‘I am telling you the truth’ – Carrick on Martinez fallout

Michael Carrick says Manchester United have moved on from Lisandro Martinez’s criticism of the club’s leadership, insisting the squad remains united. The dispute has drawn criticism from former United players and renewed attention to director of football Jason Wilcox, as Carrick’s side seek to steady themselves amid poor results.

Martinez apologised for the timing of his remarks after United’s 2-0 Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid, but not for what he said; Carrick confirmed he would be in the squad for Sunday’s trip to Leeds. United have won once in their first six Premier League games and are on a five-match winless run, while Carrick said results matter to the club as a whole, not just to him.