Carrick urges United to become streetwise after Spurs setback

Michael Carrick has told Manchester United to become more streetwise, stubborn and stronger after they surrendered a lead against 10-man Tottenham in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Saturday 10 October.

Dominic Solanke’s stoppage-time equaliser denied United a win and extended a difficult league run, leaving Carrick demanding a swift improvement from his squad. The three-part message came after United had taken the lead and gained a numerical advantage, only to fail to control the closing stages.

The Peoples Person reported Carrick’s post-match demands and his insistence that United must move in a positive direction quickly. United let a winning position slip Bryan Mbeumo put the Reds ahead in the 73rd minute, but their advantage was short-lived in context: five minutes later, Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for headbutting Luke Shaw.