Manchester United's difficult season deepened on the weekend as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Leeds, extending their winless run in the league to six games — a stretch the club has not endured since 2019.

Manager Michael Carrick made tactical adjustments, fielding his side in a changed formation, and United produced a performance that showed at least some fighting spirit. However, that character was not enough to break the deadlock and secure a second league victory of the campaign.

A turbulent week at Old Trafford

The draw came at the end of a bruising week for the club. United had suffered a defeat to Atletico Madrid midweek, a result that piled further pressure onto Carrick's shoulders.

Adding to the turbulence, defender Lisandro Martinez gave an explosive interview that drew widespread attention and kept the club firmly in the headlines for the wrong reasons.

Saturday's draw against Leeds did little to silence the critics entirely, but it offered a slight improvement in terms of commitment and work rate compared to recent outings.

Pressure continues to mount

Six league games without a win is a damning record for a club of Manchester United's stature. The stalemate means the team remain mired in a run of form that raises serious questions about the direction of the squad under Carrick's stewardship.

With no win since early in the season, the heat on the United manager and his players is unlikely to cool until results improve significantly.