Petit questions Michael Carrick future after United draw Spurs

Manchester United's struggles under Michael Carrick intensified after a 1-1 draw with Tottenham at Old Trafford, as Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit questioned the team's commitment and Carrick's future following a fourth consecutive winless match.

According to talkSPORT, United failed to beat a 10-man Tottenham side and had also lost to Manchester City after Phil Foden's red card in one of their previous three league fixtures.

Petit, a Premier League and FA Cup winner with Arsenal, said the players must be the ones to change United's situation after years of managerial instability.

"I think they don't care anymore about the manager. I've seen that for years now. I can't remember how many managers have been on the bench at Manchester United.

The same results, the same situation. No one is able to change that kind of situation. For me, the ones who can change that situation are the players." said Emmanuel Petit, Arsenal legend.

Petit also highlighted concerns about captain Bruno Fernandes' body language after United's inconsistent start. According to talkSPORT, Fernandes had failed to score or assist in five Premier League matches this season.

"I saw yesterday some body language I didn't like, especially from Fernandes. He's the leader of the team, one of the best players for years at Manchester United. But I think the whole case has an impact on him. Maybe he's tired of the whole situation for years." said Emmanuel Petit, Arsenal legend.

According to talkSPORT, Fernandes has lost possession 106 times in the league, more than any other outfield player in the competition. The report also noted his decline from last season, when he won the league's Player of the Season award after setting an assist record.

Simon Jordan later suggested Antonio Conte could bring a stronger approach if United decide to replace Carrick. Jordan said Conte's record of winning trophies could make him a candidate despite potential challenges.

"Conte won't muck about." said Simon Jordan, talkSPORT pundit.

Jordan added that Conte's style could create difficult moments for the club but believed his success record remained significant.

"Perhaps Manchester United's board deserve someone like Conte, because Conte will go in there and he will out them. I won't like some of it and I think it will be self-serving. But he won't muck about.

And you can't argue with the fact that Conte wins things. However he wins them, he wins things." said Simon Jordan, talkSPORT pundit.

Carrick initially took charge on an interim basis before becoming United's permanent manager in May, according to talkSPORT. The report said United collected more points than any other club during his 17-game spell in charge last season.