Manchester United’s latest loss proves time is running out for Michael Carrick

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. The chaos continues, and so will the scrutiny on Michael Carrick. In a match where Manchester United needed a win to stop the rot, a goal within 47 seconds and a red card for Leny Yoro set up a bruising loss to Atletico Madrid. If the draw to Tottenham last week brought a sense of disbelief at full-time, this was a game that will leave many with a sense of hopelessness.