Manchester United have launched an internal investigation after Michael Carrick's starting lineup for last week's derby victory over Manchester City was leaked online hours before kick-off, according to reports.
The Red Devils secured a 2-0 win at Old Trafford in Carrick's first match as interim manager, with Patrick Dorgu and Bryan Mbeumo both on the scoresheet. The leaked team sheet, which accurately named the starting XI, appeared on social media before the official announcement.
Team leaks have been a persistent issue at Old Trafford for nearly a decade, affecting previous managers including Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Erik ten Hag, and most recently Ruben Amorim. The club reportedly launched a similar probe in December after Amorim's tactical change was revealed before a fixture against Bournemouth.
Speaking on the problem last season, Amorim acknowledged the difficulty of stopping leaks, saying: 'I think it's impossible to fix nowadays because you have a lot of people in the club, the players talk with agents.' Carrick has not commented on the latest breach.
Carrick's focus now shifts to the upcoming Premier League clash with Arsenal. He said: 'It is a big challenge. They are a very good team. We feel we are in a good place and we go there looking forward to the game.'
