How Man Utd’s nine-match winless run under Michael Carrick could eclipse woes set 42 years ago

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Manchester United's nine-match winless run under Michael Carrick has raised concerns about eclipsing a similar low point in the club's history from 42 years ago. The Red Devils have lost six and drawn three of their last nine matches. According to Opta Analyst, a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea put them one match shy of equalling their last worst run. United's current run is entirely within the 2026-27 season.

The previous 10-match winless streak occurred across the 1983-84 and 1984-85 seasons under Ron Atkinson. Manchester United secured four draws and two defeats in their final six matches of the 1983-84 season and then four consecutive draws in the 1984-85 campaign. Atkinson's side ultimately avoided an 11-match streak with a 5-0 win over Newcastle.

Carrick's Manchester United have struggled more with defeats, while Atkinson's side managed more draws. At Old Trafford, Carrick has suffered three defeats and one draw in the last four matches, with United scoring three times but conceding eight. In contrast, Atkinson's side scored fewer but conceded fewer goals at Old Trafford during their winless streak. United face Roma and Aston Villa at Old Trafford next week.