Manchester United's defensive frailties are back under the spotlight after Sunday's 2-2 draw at Everton, where the club squandered a two-goal advantage. According to BBC News, former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison believes United "needed to strengthen at the back" during the summer transfer window, pointing to persistent "problems" in defence.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles struck a stoppage-time equaliser for the Toffees, marking the sixth goal United have conceded under interim boss Michael Carrick since he took charge. The result adds to growing concerns about the club's ability to hold onto leads and shut out opponents in tight matches.
Morrison's comments highlight a wider debate about whether United did enough business in defence before the window closed, with the latest slip-up at Goodison Park likely to intensify scrutiny on Carrick's backline as the club looks to arrest a worrying defensive trend heading into the coming fixtures.