United prepare for Fulham test as Carrick targets defensive solidity

The club travels to Craven Cottage looking to secure a vital win before the international break, with manager Michael Carrick focusing on improving a defence that has managed only one clean sheet this season. Carrick emphasized the need for better defensive performance as the team aims to bounce back from a slow start to the season.

• A 22-man squad has travelled to London for the Fulham fixture, offering a triple injury boost for Michael Carrick.
• While confident in the VAR system, Carrick dismissed the recent apology for the Manchester derby error as "not meaning an awful lot."
• Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's recent comments on the UK have drawn criticism, with a Muslim supporters' group calling for his resignation from the club.
• Team statistics show a decrease in high-intensity running and sprinting compared to last season, despite covering slightly more ground.