Manchester United face tough questions after losing to 10-man rivals

Michael Carrick and Manchester United face mounting problems after winning only one of their opening four Premier League matches this season. The team suffered a 1-0 home defeat against Manchester City, despite their opponents being reduced to 10 men before half-time. This marks the third time in less than 10 months that United have lost a match against a side playing with 10 men before the break. Following the latest loss, Pro Ref issued an official apology to United, admitting an error of judgement regarding Erling Haaland's matchwinner. The club will now hold a deeper inquest at the Carrington training ground to address the team's form, after previously pushing back against claims that earning four points from three games was a poor start.