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Manchester United remain in the Premier League's bottom half after a 1-1 draw at Leeds extended their winless run.
Bryan Mbeumo put United ahead in the first half, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalised for Leeds six minutes after the interval, converting from close range following a failed corner clearance. The result leaves United with seven points from seven league matches this season and just one victory from seven games across all competitions, their poorest beginning to a campaign since 1986.
The draw comes during a difficult week for the club. Defender Lisandro Martínez had criticised the hierarchy's lack of summer spending after a Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid.
Manager Michael Carrick acknowledged the bleak outlook but struck an optimistic tone, saying he has no doubts the side can go on a good run. Carrick called the display a fresh start and pointed to improved commitment and intensity in recent days. He believes the squad can still achieve a really good season.
United next travel to Serie A side Como in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Source: ESPN - Sun Oct 18, 12:25 PM ET
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