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Bryan Mbeumo Scores as Michael Carrick’s Manchester United Draw Leeds 1-1
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Bryan Mbeumo scored first-half to give Manchester United a 1-0 lead at Elland Road. Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalised after the break to level at 1-1.
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Mbeumo, Carrick, Leeds
Bryan Mbeumo scored again at Elland Road as Michael Carrick’s Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leeds United, extending United’s run to six without a victory. Carrick’s side went 1-0 up through Mbeumo in the first half, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalised shortly after play resumed for the second half to make it 1-1. Carrick told BBC Radio 5 Live afterwards he "had the headphones on" this week so he "hasn't heard the external noise" created by Lisandro Martinez's rant.
Jamie Carragher said on Sky Sports, "Because they haven't lost at Leeds, we're thinking United have done all right," but he added, "We are dropping the standards." Carrick said he was realistic about the situation and insisted, "We're more than capable of winning football matches."
Martinez apology, squad
Lisandro Martinez started at Elland Road after apologising for the timing and forum of his attack, and he was taken off at half-time with a thigh injury. Carrick preferred to bring on full-back Noussair Mazraoui rather than Matthijs de Ligt, with the BBC noting the "delicate nature" of de Ligt's fitness after almost 11 months out with a back complaint. Diogo Dalot became the fifth different player to start in that position this season, as United tried to address the view that they failed Carrick by not bringing in competition for Luke Shaw at left-back.
Martínez’s outburst followed a midweek Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, and Martinez subsequently apologised and started Sunday's fixture before being taken off at half-time. United’s run without a win extended to six games, and it described Carrick as having overseen a run of just two wins from 10 games.
Belief, next steps
Carrick framed the draw as a "bit of a fresh start" and said he was "accepting it and doing something about it" after United’s winless run. The Peoples Person quoted Carrick saying, "Bryan gives so much to the team," and it added that Carrick said Mbeumo was "willing to do anything that needs to be done to benefit the side." United ended the game 13th in the Premier League table, with the possibility they might drop further before the match round was complete.
It remains to be seen if Luke Shaw will be fit enough for Wednesday's Champions League trip to Serie A outfit Como, while Martinez went off at half-time with his thigh injury. Carrick’s side were still seeking a win, with the draw at Leeds coming after conceding inside the first minute against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.