Manchester United lose 4-2 to AC Milan in their final pre-season friendly, and assistant-coach Michael Carrick responds by stressing that the team must improve. Following the defeat on Saturday, Carrick says there is “no excuses” and that the performance shows clear areas the squad needs to address before the start of the competitive season.
Both outlets frame the match as ending United’s pre-season on a disappointing note, with Carrick pointing to shortcomings rather than offering explanations for the result. While the reports do not dispute the scoreline or the basic takeaway, they emphasize slightly different phrasing of his message—both highlight his call for accountability and continued work after the game.
