Manchester United held at Fulham as Carrick defends display

Jadon Sancho remains without a club after leaving United on a free. Ray Houghton said he must rediscover the 'love', desire and enjoyment that once defined his game.
Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly interested in Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao, though his €40m valuation and modest output could make a deal difficult.
United have been linked with Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but Leeds are unwilling to sell despite claims Carrick wants experienced cover for Sesko.
United needed a deflected 89th-minute equaliser to draw 1-1 at Fulham, leaving Carrick with five points from five league games and major questions over intensity.
The Premier League said VAR backed Peter Bankes' no-penalty call for Calvin Bassey's handball in United's 1-1 draw at Fulham, judging his arm was close to his body.
Neville branded United 'pathetic' after their poor spell at Fulham, but Carrick insisted fitness is not an issue after the late 1-1 equaliser.
United are considering a January move for Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy, but Benjamin Sesko remains in their plans despite scrutiny over his form and injuries.
Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford have withdrawn from England's Nations League squad through injury, with Thomas Tuchel calling up James Garner and Morgan Gibbs-White.
Joe Hart defended Senne Lammens after his awkward error with Lisandro Martinez led to Fulham's opener, before the 89th-minute equaliser rescued United a point.
JJ Gabriel has asked to leave United, with Barcelona and Real Madrid in talks. The report says his camp cite the club's post-2013 decline, not first-team access.
A tribute to young Paul Scholes recalls his early United years as a goalscoring forward, from the Ipswich brace to poacher's finishes and long-range strikes.
United are monitoring Lens midfielder Meziane Mesloub, 16, after his bright start in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, but Arsenal, Chelsea and others are also keen.
Carrick said United deserved more than a 1-1 draw at Fulham after hitting the woodwork twice and said Benjamin Sesko missed out with shin pain and is being assessed.
Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa claimed officials favoured United before the 89th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 draw, then rowed back and said he preferred to analyse the game.
Former Manchester United executive John Murtough is under consideration for Birmingham City's vacant director of football role as the Championship club continue their search.