Man United sit on six points before a Champions League trip to Atlético
Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw are not in Madrid after picking up knocks in the weekend draw with Tottenham.
Manchester United have their worst league start in 40 years, with just six Premier League points so far. Coach Michael Carrick says he is 'loving it' and does not feel under pressure.
United arrived in Madrid without Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw, who both picked up knocks. Carrick admits the team is 'in a spot' but vows they will 'come out fighting'.
Carrick backed captain Bruno Fernandes to rediscover his form. Arsenal, the champions, also finished 'seventh or eighth' in Mikel Arteta's first two seasons.
United play Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium in the Champions League on Tuesday. United won their Champions League opener against Sabah convincingly last month.
- Six so far
- Premier League points
- Since 1986-87
- Worst league start
- Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid
- Champions League venue
- Seventh or eighth
- Arsenal's first two seasons under Arteta
Why it mattersFans and players now face a tough test, with six points and a Champions League trip coming up.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet. Only a major change at the club would affect local fans.
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