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

skysports.com — September 21, 2026 at 07:01 AM UTC

Manchester United drew 1-1 with Fulham on Sunday, prompting pundit Gary Neville to label the team's performance "a genuine disgrace" and urge manager Michael Carrick to stop defending his players. Neville, commentating for Sky Sports, described the opening 15 minutes of the second half as the worst he has seen from United, citing a lack of energy and urgency. The draw followed consecutive losses to Manchester City and Brighton, with Matheus Cunha's late equaliser cancelling out Lisandro Martinez's own goal. Cunha echoed Neville's criticism, saying United showed more energy than Fulham, while Carrick dismissed claims his side were passive. Neville also warned that United's attacking lineup leaves them defensively vulnerable, adding that continued poor performances could put Carrick under serious pressure.

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