Michael Carrick says Manchester United must protect possession and manage decisive moments better after conceding a late equaliser against Tottenham. In an interview published by the club, he acknowledged a slow start marked by delayed passing and pressing, while noting a second-half improvement. Carrick praised his players’ response and Bryan Mbeumo’s finishing but said United should have closed the game out. He wants a more stubborn collective defensive effort as the squad prepares for its away match against Atlético Madrid.