The truth behind Man United’s awful running statistics and what’s to blame for their sluggish start

Manchester Evening News - Sep 21, 2026

Manchester United have a problem with running that a lot of people are talking about. But the damning data being used to beat manager Michael Carrick and his side’s sluggish start to the season is only part of the full story.

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