Gary Neville tells Carrick to stop defending Man Utd players after Fulham draw

Gary Neville has urged Manchester United manager Michael Carrick to stop defending his players after a lacklustre 1-1 draw at Fulham, calling their performance "a genuine disgrace" during Sky Sports commentary. Neville described the opening 15 minutes of the second half as "the worst 15 minutes I have ever seen Manchester United play," citing a lack of energy and urgency. The draw followed losses to Manchester City and Brighton, with Lisandro Martinez scoring an own goal before Matheus Cunha equalised. Carrick dismissed claims his side were "passive," insisting they controlled much of the first half. Fulham's Cunha, however, said United "put in more energy than us," while Neville warned Carrick could face trouble if performances continue.