Manchester United's troubled start to the season continued as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Manchester City, a result that leaves head coach Michael Carrick with four points from four Premier League games and a growing list of unresolved issues at Carrington.
The defeat marked the third time in under 10 months that United have lost to opponents who were down to 10 men before the interval, a statistic that has intensified scrutiny of the team's approach against sides forced to defend deep. Erling Haaland's decisive goal came after Phil Foden's dismissal for City, with much of the post-match discussion centering on an official apology issued by refereeing body Pro Ref, who admitted an