Gary Neville slams 'pathetic' Manchester United as Carrick stays optimistic

Gary Neville called Manchester United's performance "pathetic" after a 1-1 draw with Fulham, criticizing the team's lack of effort. United now sits 12th in the Premier League with five points from five games, their worst start since 2014-15. Manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure after a third-place finish last season. Recent results include a defeat to Hull, a derby loss, and a League Cup collapse against Brighton, though Carrick remains optimistic about fine margins. Carrick has three weeks during the international break before a crucial match against bottom-placed Tottenham on October 10. He believes the team is learning from its difficult start despite growing questions about transfers and fitness.