Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure as his side travels to face Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday, September 20. With the international break looming, the team's faltering start to the season has amplified the sense of urgency.

One month into the new Premier League campaign, the initial excuses of integrating new squads are wearing thin for Manchester United. Despite pre-season optimism, the club has struggled, and the spotlight is intensely focused on Carrick ahead of the match at Craven Cottage.

Manchester United has endured a difficult start, losing three of their six matches across all competitions. A significant blow came with a League Cup exit on Wednesday, where they surrendered a two-goal lead against Brighton Hove Albion. Their sole league victory so far this season was against newly promoted Ipswich Town.

Carrick has accepted responsibility for the team's poor performance, emphasizing a need to find solutions rather than assign blame. He stated that the focus must be collective, with the aim to accelerate their progress towards desired outcomes.

Fulham, managed by Alvaro Arbeloa, has also had a slow start and is yet to secure a league win. However, recent performances have offered glimpses of potential, including a draw against Liverpool and a League Cup victory over West Ham United.

In their last Premier League encounter at Old Trafford on February 1, Manchester United secured a 3-2 victory. Casemiro and Matheus Cunha had put United ahead, but Fulham fought back with a penalty from Raul Jiminez before late injury-time goals from Benjamin Sesko and Kevin sealed the win for United.

The previous season's fixture between Fulham and Manchester United at Craven Cottage ended in a 1-1 draw. Emile Smith Rowe scored Fulham's equalizer in the 73rd minute.

Al Jazeera Sport will provide build-up and live text commentary for the match, which kicks off at 4:30 PM local time (15:30 GMT) on Sunday.