This Can’t Continue

November 9, 2026 sportnow GARY NEVILLE expressed his serious concerns about Michael Carrick’s Manchester United following their thrilling 4-4 draw against Aston Villa.

The Red Devils found themselves trailing by two goals within just four minutes of this blockbuster match.

Bruno Fernandes and Youri Tielemans brought the hosts back to parity, only for quick back-to-back Villa goals after half-time to put them down 4-2 once again.

Even though United scored twice in injury time to secure a point, Neville remains worried about the “emotional damage” being inflicted upon themselves.

After the final whistle, Carrick and his team took a leisurely stroll around the pitch, applauding the home supporters – but the former Premier League captain remains unconvinced.

The 51-year-old remarked: “You have to admire their determination. They kept pushing.”

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Michael Carrick cautions Man Utd fans regarding their response to Dalot’s substitution

“Their defensive mistakes were glaring,” he added.

“I played for Manchester United 602 times. I always appreciated the fans after the match.”

Neville admitted that the post-match “lap of honour,” especially following the 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, was “painful to witness.”

He stated: “It feels like they are inflicting emotional harm on themselves.”

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“This cannot continue, can it? It’s utterly dire.”

“Michael will undoubtedly feel proud of them.”

“The supporters are chanting his name because of their affection for him, but this is indeed a troubling situation.”

Prior to the game, this encounter was seen as pivotal for Carrick, but the draw might just be sufficient for him to make it through the international break.

During the Villa match, Diogo Dalot faced boos from the United crowd, but the manager asserted that he’s “giving his utmost.”

Carrick commented: “We’re all frustrated, we’re all disappointed, and the players feel it just as strongly, I assure you.”

“Diogo gives everything he has. He’s played in various positions, often with great effectiveness.”

“He gave away a penalty today, and he’s aware of that. Perhaps he could have done a bit better; that’s part of the game – he made an error, but he truly cares and puts in tremendous effort.”

“I value what he contributes to the team, how he uplifts the group, and the overall vibe and culture we’ve established.”

“Choosing the team for the next game is a different matter altogether, but it’s a whole new match to look forward to now.”

United still only have a single Premier League win to show for this season from a 5-2 home victory over Ipswich on August 30.

They currently sit 18th in the rankings, knowing that when they return, they will face Liverpool next.

Following the match at Anfield, United will head to Sporting in the Champions League, where they currently find themselves in the midst of the play-off qualifying spots after four matches.