The MUFC Global Podcast

Manchester United 3 vs Roma 2
B Fernandes (58′ pen), M Cunha (83′, 86′, sent off 90+1′)
M Malvano (11′), D Malen (17′ pen)
UEFA Champions League
8:00pm, Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Old Trafford

Michael Carrick : “Proud of a lot of people actually, proud of the players, and they deserve a lot of credit for pulling through that in a tough situation. “And for the supporters, you know, to be there, they were desperate for us to give them something they could get their teeth into.

“I think it is really important for the players to know what this place can do. “I am not getting too carried away with things, but it is an important night.” “Again, not going too over the top, but at the same time, absolutely delighted for Shea. We love him to bits. He is a great young man.

“He is desperate to do well, he has got great ability, so in terms of coming inside and finding a pass, that is not surprising actually, he has got that little glint in his eyes, he plays with a bit of mischief if you like. “So it is always lovely to have that, but I was just as happy seeing him defending as a right-back when we needed that.

“And then in the moments when he is without the football, you have got to be able to do that, so I was just as pleased to see him do that on the defensive side.”

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Chelsea 2 vs Manchester United 0
M Rogers (50'), C Palmer (64' pen)
L Martínez (sent off 63')
Premier League
12:30pm, Saturday 31st October 2026
Stamford Bridge

Michael Carrick : "We didn't get going second half. We should've been up in the first half. Everything was as positive as we could've hoped for. We looked really dangerous.

"We found a way of unravelling in the second half. Bad goal to concede and then the penalty, we're right up against it. The game turned on its head.

"I don't think our heads dropped. The boys were in a good place first half. You could see that with the performance in the first half.

"It just gave them a lift. We didn't start the second half great. They struck the first blow and that made the difference."

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Manchester United 0 vs Bournemouth 3
R Simplício Rocha (38′), M Tavernier (43′), Evanilson (71′)
Premier League
2:00pm, Sunday 25th October 2026
Old Trafford

Michael Carrick : “It was a strange mix of emotions at the end of the game. It wasn’t a nice way to end the game.

“It was a tough day for the players. We went into the game having been rocked. You can feel that. They’re really hurting and disappointed in there. It’s not a nice feeling. You have to accept it, we’re in that situation.

“It’s a tough situation. What is next? I don’t know. I’ll always do what’s best for this football club. I don’t change that now. I love what I do. I love the responsibility. But we’ll have to wait and see.”

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Como 4 vs Manchester United 1
N Paz (2′, 57′), A Douvikas (49′), J Ramón (76′)
J Zirkzee (90+1′)
UEFA Champions League
5:45pm, Wednesday 21st October 2026
Giuseppe Sinigaglia

Michael Carrick : “I’m really angry but you’ve got to move on and deal with what’s next. At this moment in time, there’s a lot to do before the next game to get the team ready, because that was a difficult night for everybody.

“It’s not about playing for me – it’s about playing for this club. My whole life’s wrapped around it [Man Utd]. I genuinely give everything I possibly can. It’s not about me, it’s about what we all give.”

Asked if all of the players give as much as he does, Carrick said: “I’d like to think so. I didn’t like what I saw tonight though.”

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Leeds United 1 vs Manchester United 1
D Calvert-Lewin (51′)
B Mbeumo (35′)
Premier League
2:00pm, Sunday 18th October 2026
Elland Road

Michael Carrick : “There was definitely commitment. It had to be there today. I didn’t doubt that. I was looking forward to the game to see that, there was definitely an edge and intensity to it.

“I spoke to the boys this morning about the history of this game, what it means to the supporters, to the football club. It definitely tests you. It wasn’t a perfect performance but there was a lot in there to show determination to get a result.

“We’re not getting too carried away because we didn’t win the game. It felt like a bit of a fresh start today, in terms of where we’re at. The boys are desperate to do well for each other and the club.”

On the formation change: “There was a freshness. We had a different spine, that’s a massive positive for us. A little tweak tactically, not a huge change. We had to adapt to what their strengths are.”

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Atletico Madrid 2 vs Manchester United 0
P Barrios Rivas (1′), A Lookman (79′)
L Yoro (sent off 74′)
UEFA Champions League
8:00pm, Tuesday 13th October 2026
Wanda Metropolitano

Lisandro Martinez : “I have to control myself a lot, but sometimes it’s a reflection of how our club is at the moment. “We had a fantastic season last season and now we expect more from the top, from upstairs, to bring in more players to compete because many teams have brought in many players as well.

“Atletico have an amazing team and they deserve to win today.””I expect more from our technical director. I have to be honest. And also, as a player, we have to do more. “It’s also important to build a strong squad to be ready for this kind of night.”

On where the club should have invested more : “In general. In general. I think last season we did everything. “We created the base to build an amazing team. But this is something, to be honest, and to prove something. It’s annoying and disappointing coming here. “I’m not seeing my team trying to get an amazing result here. It’s disappointing.”

On whether Michael Carrick was sufficiently backed in the transfer window : “I don’t think so. I don’t think so. He does his best. “But every season is different. You can’t stay with what you did last season. Teams know you, how you play. Teams know every detail, and if you don’t change next season, it’s a big problem.”

Asked if a change at manager is the answer : “You start changing, changing, changing managers. But what about other areas? “I can’t say more. “Because also tonight it’s easy to say the coach, it’s easy to say the players. But also we have to look at other areas.”

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Manchester United 1 v Tottenham Hotspur 1
B Mbeumo (73′)
R Bentancur red card (78′), D Solanke (90+2′)
Premier League
5:30pm, Saturday 10th October 2026
Old Trafford

Michael Carrick : “We couldn’t find a way to get ourselves into the game. With the ball, without the ball, we were off it.

“I’m not happy with the amount of points, I’m not hiding from that. We need to put things in a positive direction quickly.

“We have to be more streetwise and stubborn in the moment. It doesn’t change my belief, or confidence in the players. We can be a really good team.

“We don’t want to start games like that, it was challenging. They worked through it, got themselves in a good position, and couldn’t see the game out. That’s the most disappointing thing.

“I don’t feel let down by players making mistakes but we’ve all got to help each other be better.”

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Fulham 1 vs Manchester United 1
L Martínez (63' own goal)
M Cunha (89')
Premier League
4:30pm, Sunday 20th September 2026
Craven Cottage

Michael Carrick : "I thought we should've won the game, we created enough to win the game. We had a lot of good play and the goal we did concede, it is one of those goals.

"I really liked the reaction and how we finished the game. It would be easy for it to go in another direction.

"We nearly won it at the end. We came to get the win; of course we did, but the way we finished the game is the positive we take from it.

"Their goalkeeper, the saves he has made, he was player of the match and we hit the post twice. A lot of it [our play] was good. There are things to take from it, for sure."

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Manchester United 2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion 3
S Lacey (8′), M Mount (10′)
C Kostoulas (45+1′), P Groß (65’65th minute), M De Cuyper (69′)
Carabao Cup 3rd Round
8:00pm, Wednesday 16th September 2026
Old Trafford, 73,460

Michael Carrick : “We can’t accept that as a group. I take responsibility for it. The performance towards the end of the second half, that’s on me.

“We’ll all be better. We have to be better. We have a big game on Sunday that we have to prepare for. We’re out of this competition and we have to go back to winning football matches.”

What do you need to do to get better? “We’ll get better on a number of things.”

Is he feeling the boos from the fans? “Yeah of course, that’s pretty obvious! I totally understand the feelings of the supporters.

“We have to accept it. I totally accept it. It’s on me ultimately: as a team what we look like, how we play and what results you get. I take that. I’ll take the praise, I’ll take the criticism and the upset. “I totally understand it for the way the game went. We have got to win games.”

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Manchester United 0 vs Manchester City 1
P Foden (sent off 23′), E Haaland (60′)
Premier League
4:30pm, Sunday 13th September 2026
Old Trafford, 74,161

Michael Carrick : “The explanation I got was that he wasn’t interfering with play. I just don’t get it, I really don’t get it.

“If that’s how the rules are interpreted, that you’re not interfering with play because you’ve thrown yourself at the ball six yards from goal and pretty much nearly touched it, which then Licha [Martinez] has to react from.

“On top of that, the [offside] was a bit dubious – where we drew the line to start with. It’s worrying if that’s really how the game is seen by those who are officiating it.”

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