India, Oct. 23 -- Manchester United manager Michael Carrick delivered a passionate speech at the pre-match press conference before the Premier League clash against Bournemouth, addressing the tough times the team is facing as results have not gone their way. United are off to their worst start in the Premier League era. They were dumped out of the League Cup by Brighton and lost two of their opening three Champions League games. They are winless in seven consecutive matches across all competitions. The 1-4 loss to Como has put intense pressure on Carrick, with his job on the line.

Carrick delivered a candid five-minute speech, acknowledging Manchester United's recent struggles and admitting that their performance in Wednesday's defeat to...