Manchester United 4-4 Aston Villa draw with Michael Carrick in limbo, Digi Mart USA News: Manchester United scored twice in stoppage time to share the points in an eight-goal thriller against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. The players celebrated Patrick Dorgu’s 96th-minute equaliser that made it 4-4, while the fans reacted with a mix of boos and cheers.
Defender Diogo Dalot was jeered off the pitch in the 66th minute, when he was replaced by Dorgu. Supporters stayed on through the second half, singing songs of defiance even as the game entered injury time with United trailing 4-2.
Manager Michael Carrick was asked about his future by Sky Sports reporter Patrick Davison. “That’s not going to happen,” he said, when asked if he was going to walk away.
He added that “I’m quite clear what direction the club needs to go in. It’s got to win games.”
The draw leaves United 18th in the Premier League table, their lowest position for 40 years after playing at least 10 matches. They will spend more time in the relegation zone than at any point since 1986 when the international break begins.
United have not won a league game since beating Ipswich on 30 August. They have conceded 15 goals in their past five games and have conceded inside two minutes in three of their past seven matches.
Former United captain Roy Keane said on Sky Sports that it was dreadful to concede four goals at home, but praised the team for continuing to fight. Former striker Dion Dublin told BBC Sport that the constant drama is tiring physically and mentally.
Dorgu said after the match: “I don’t feel happy – we are in a bad situation. We need to fight together to get out of it.” Villa manager Unai Emery was angry at his side’s late collapse, which cost him a first win at Old Trafford.
United’s next match is a trip to Anfield to face rivals Liverpool on 22 November. Carrick said there was “more than enough” evidence that the situation can be improved, but acknowledged that “it’s something we have to improve on drastically.”
