AthleticoView

Chairman of the Board: Ahmed Hammam

Editor-in-Chief: Ayman Badra

English Premier League

Manchester United 4-4 Aston Villa: Carrick Admits Side Made It Hard on Themselves

Manchester United 4-4 Aston Villa: Carrick Admits Side Made It Hard on Themselves
English Premier League · 15:32:44 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick acknowledged his team made life difficult for themselves after twice recovering from two-goal deficits to secure a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

The Premier League encounter saw United fall behind 2-0 and later 4-2 before mounting a late comeback to earn a point. Carrick said the side "made it hard on ourselves" and emphasized the need for better starts.

The result leaves United with a share of the spoils in a high-scoring thriller that showcased both resilience and defensive frailties.

Share this article: