Carrick criticises Man Utd decision-making in Everton draw | OneFootball

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·6 September 2026

Carrick criticises Man Utd decision-making in Everton draw

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Michael Carrick has said Manchester United’s decision-making cost them as his side dropped points at Everton.

Manchester United conceded a 96th-minute equaliser at Everton, as Ainsley-Maitland Niles secured a dramatic point for the Toffees at Hill Dickinson Stadium. United had twice led in the contest, including a goal from Benjamin Sesko on 87 minutes, but were unable to see the game out.


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United have conceded six goals across their first three games of the Premier League season in a concerning trend for Carrick’s side.

Speaking to Sky Sports at full-time, the Manchester United manager said poor decisions when defending the box ultimately cost his team all three points.

“There was a lot of good things in the game for us. We played some really good football, were dangerous at times.

“For the most part, we defended well as a team. The longer the game went on there were a few more balls into the box and a few decisions we made it more difficult for us when we should have seen it out really. We’re disappointed we didn’t come away with a win.

“We haven’t started the season that bad, to be honest. We were that close to coming away with three points today. That’s football, little moments that we can deal with a bit better, but we’ll be fine.”

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