Michael Carrick has said the mounting speculation over his position as Manchester United manager does not trouble him, according to Goal.com. His comments followed a historic collapse against Brighton that has intensified scrutiny on the United boss.
Goal.com reports Carrick responded to the sack pressure by stating it "doesn't bother me one bit." The same outlet describes the result against Brighton as a historic collapse for the club.
The pressure on Carrick is a new development. ESPN reports that United's collapse has put him under pressure for the first time. Sky Sports has also examined what is driving the increased scrutiny, linking it to United's exit from the Carabao Cup.
Brighton's comeback added to United's difficulties, with the Guardian reporting that goals from De Cuyper helped Brighton pile on the pain. The result and the cup exit together have made Carrick's position a subject of wider debate.
Carrick's public stance remains unchanged despite the questions surrounding him. He has not indicated any concern about his future, per Goal.com, and his response to the speculation was direct.
What to watch next is whether United's performances ease the scrutiny on Carrick or whether the pressure around his job continues to build.