Manchester United lose at Atlético as Martínez criticises hierarchy

Rooney called Martínez 'disrespectful' for publicly targeting United's leadership and Jason Wilcox after the Atlético defeat, warning the remarks will add noise around Carrick.
Martínez said United 'expect more from the top' after the 2-0 loss at Atlético, pointing to Jason Wilcox and insisting Carrick should not keep being blamed or changed.
United's 2-0 loss at Atlético made it four defeats in nine games, their worst such start, but Alan Shearer said the club should stick with Carrick.
Tielemans said United found Atlético's opener inside 47 seconds 'hard to take' in a 2-0 defeat, with missed chances and Yoro's red card ending hopes of a comeback.
United's 4-2-3-1 was undone by Atlético's early pressure, half-space overloads and second-ball dominance, before Yoro's red card and Lookman's goal sealed a 2-0 defeat.
United fell 2-0 at Atlético after Barrios struck inside a minute and Lookman added a second after Yoro's red card, extending Carrick's side's winless run to five games.
Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa was fined £25,000 and warned after claiming officials would 'not let Manchester United lose' following last month's 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage.
United and Chelsea are not prioritising a January move for Frenkie de Jong. Barcelona are assessing his future, but injury concerns have cooled immediate interest.
Carrick urged unity after Martínez criticised United's leadership following the 2-0 loss at Atlético, saying emotions were high and focus must turn to Sunday's game.
Lisandro Martínez is expected to be fined after criticising Jason Wilcox and United's recruitment. His future is unclear, with doubts over a contract extension or exit.
Real Madrid are reported to lead the race for United teenager JJ Gabriel, with Barcelona also keen. The 16-year-old has stopped training and favours a move to Spain.
Martínez blasted United's hierarchy after the 2-0 defeat at Atlético, calling the display a 'mirror' of the club and saying Carrick was not backed enough in the market.