# Man United Pressures Mount as Spurs Seek Goal

> Carrick faces United's slump while Spurs chase first Premier League goal
- Title: Man United Pressures Mount as Spurs Seek Goal · Malay Mail
- Summary: Carrick faces United's slump while Spurs chase first Premier League goal Manchester United needs a win against Fulham to ease pressure after recent losses…
- Keywords: man united, michael carrick, tottenham, aston villa, premier league, fulham, roberto de zerbi, arsenal, man city, enzo maresca, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/18/man-united-woes-intensify-pressure-on-carrick-as-goalshy-spurs-face-villa/235636
- Published: 2026-09-18T12:52:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: man united, michael carrick, tottenham, aston villa, premier league, fulham, roberto de zerbi, arsenal, man city, enzo maresca, news, world
## Carrick's pressure
Carrick needs win against Fulham to ease mounting United pressure after recent losses.

> Of course we can turn it around. We've got some really good players.
## Spurs' goal drought
Tottenham seeks first Premier League goal against Aston Villa with no league points.

> These moments build the mentality and the team together.
## Arsenal and City strong
Arsenal and Man City lead Premier League with four wins each.

> For sure the fans are happy and that's the only thing I care about.
## Carrick's confidence
Carrick believes United can turn around despite recent struggles.

> It's all about what you do next and dealing with the moments.
## Spurs' relegation risk
Tottenham sits 17th with two points ahead of Villa's visit.

> We are all one big family and we push together.
## City's post-Guardiola
Man City aims to maintain success under new manager Enzo Maresca.

> The fans are happy and that's the only thing I care about.
## Spurs' league cup loss
Spurs lost 3-1 to Liverpool in League Cup third round.
## United's recent slump
United lost last two matches in all competitions.
## Villa's poor start
Aston Villa has only one point from four league games.
## Key takeaway

Manchester United needs a win against Fulham to ease pressure after recent losses, Tottenham seeks their first Premier League goal against Aston Villa despite poor form.