Michael Carrick on clean sheets

Michael Carrick says United needs clean sheets to fix season after only one clean sheet in 10 games.

“You're dead right. I can't argue with that.”

Clean sheet record this season

United have kept the opposition out just once in 10 games this season, against Azerbaijan champions Sabah FK.

Clean sheet history under Carrick

Carrick managed six clean sheets in 17 matches last term, including two in final three games.

Defensive stability challenge

Only once has Carrick named the same back four, with Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw starting against Ipswich.

Left-back situation

Diogo Dalot became fifth different player to start at left-back this season, with Harry Amass potentially the sixth.

Left-back injuries

Leny Yoro is suspended, Shaw is out for longer than Kobbie Mainoo's 10 days, and De Ligt was on bench at Leeds.

Harry Amass potential

Carrick says Harry Amass is right in contention despite only one appearance this season.

Transfer window decisions

Carrick says United made best of transfer window with £50m spent on Andrey Santos from Chelsea.