Are United’s Running Stats Really the Problem? Last Season’s Numbers Suggest Otherwise
Manchester United were already among the Premier League’s lowest-ranked teams for distance and sprints during Michael Carrick’s successful run last season.

Manchester United were already among the Premier League’s lowest-ranked teams for distance and sprints during Michael Carrick’s successful run last season.
Manchester United reportedly remain behind Michael Carrick despite their difficult Premier League start and deny making contact with Antonio Conte or any other replacement.
Michael Owen believes Marcus Rashford is currently the weak link in Manchester United’s attack and could lose his place when Benjamin Šeško returns.
Rúben Amorim says his Manchester United experience taught him to adapt his tactics when players do not have the characteristics required for his preferred system.
Manchester United have confirmed November fixture changes against Aston Villa and Liverpool, while Brentford remains a Saturday 3pm kick-off.
Troy Deeney says Michael Carrick is disrupting Manchester United’s attacking balance by shoehorning Marcus Rashford into the side at Matheus Cunha’s expense.
Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo are both expected to miss England’s upcoming Nations League camp because of injury.
Harry Maguire says Manchester United are “not far away” despite taking only five points from their opening five Premier League matches.
Marcus Rashford will be assessed after Michael Carrick confirmed the Manchester United forward picked up an issue during the 1-1 draw at Fulham.
Tottenham have dropped to the bottom of the Premier League ahead of their next league fixture away to Manchester United at Old Trafford on 10 October.