Why Man Utd continue to divide opinion

Man Utd are winless in their last six games across all competitions; they stand 13th in the Premier League table, their worst start to a top-flight campaign for 40 years; Michael Carrick believes his side can still have a good season - but how is success even measured these days?

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Michael Carrick called Sunday's draw at Leeds a 'fresh start'. Gary Neville described it as a 'stepping stone'. Most unattached observers came to another conclusion entirely.

That is Manchester United in this moment. A confusing mix of juxtapositions. A club obsessed with taking one step forward and two steps back. Only ever one result away from complete disaster.

Carrick's position remains precariously poised given United have only won two of 10 games in all competitions so far this season. To speak of fresh starts as early as October surely evokes more worry than it arrests. The sentiment is understandable. But why is it necessary?

Source: Sky Sports