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Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick strongly criticized the red card decision given to defender Lisandro Martínez during the team's 2-1 loss to Leeds United at Old Trafford. Martínez was sent off in the 56th minute for pulling the hair of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, a decision Carrick described as 'shocking' and one that may prompt an appeal.The red card could result in a three-match ban for Martínez, potentially sidelining him for United's upcoming fixtures against Chelsea, Brentford, and Liverpool. This comes at a critical time as Harry Maguire is also facing a possible suspension for his second yellow card in as many games.Carrick questioned the severity of the red card, stating, 'The arm [is] in the face of Lisandro and he is off balance and grappling. He goes to touch his shirt and gets a red card for it.' He emphasized that the incident did not constitute aggressive behavior, adding, 'It is not aggressive, there is no jolt, no tug.'The manager also expressed concern over another incident involving Noah Okafor's goal for Leeds, suggesting that Dominic Calvert-Lewin impeded Leny Yoro in the buildup. 'The goal, Leny Yoro gets a forearm smash in the back of the head. I don’t know how that doesn’t get overturned,' Carrick remarked.Leeds United's manager, Daniel Farke, reflected on the historic victory, stating, 'I feel tired, relieved, proud of the boys. The first league win here in over 40 years is amazing.'

Kobbie Mainoo, the 20-year-old midfielder for Manchester United, is on the verge of signing a new contract with the club. According to Michael Carrick, negotiations are progressing positively, with the deal expected to bring Mainoo's weekly wages up to approximately £120,000, a substantial increase from his current £25,000 per week.Carrick expressed optimism about the contract talks, stating, “It’s getting closer, so we’re positive about that. We’re calm with it, but we’re positive with it and time will tell how it goes. But at the moment, we are in a good place.”If Mainoo signs the new deal, it will mark a significant turnaround in his career at United. Previously, he had fallen out of favor with former manager Ruben Amorim but has since become a regular starter under Carrick, earning an England recall in the process.Manchester United is set to host Leeds on Monday night, with the team aiming to strengthen their pursuit of Champions League qualification. Carrick emphasized the importance of finishing as high as possible, stating, “I wouldn’t accept it, no. But it’s not so much accepting it, it’s about trying to finish as high as you possibly can.”