Michael Carrick's Man Utd start mirrors Ruben Amorim's after seven games

Manchester United have won only two of their first seven games under Michael Carrick this season, matching the start made by predecessor Ruben Amorim last year, raising concerns about the team's form. The Red Devils sit 12th in the Premier League with five points, having lost three league games and exited the Carabao Cup. Underlying data shows United's expected goals total of 10.59 far exceeds their eight actual goals, suggesting poor finishing rather than chance creation is the issue, similar to last season's pattern. Carrick retains goodwill from last season's third-place finish, while Amorim faced heavy criticism by this stage for his tactics and results, eventually leaving in January for AC Milan, though pundits warn Carrick's position could come under threat if poor performances continue.