Forget Michael Carrick: These are the three people responsible for Man United's dreadful discipline

Bryan King criticises Manchester United's recruitment and leadership for the club's poor discipline, citing three red cards this season including Cunha's dismissal against Roma.

Manchester United beat Roma 3-2 on Tuesday to end a nine-game winless run, but the victory was marred by Matheus Cunha's needless red card in the final seconds after receiving a second yellow. It was the third red card for Michael Carrick's side this season, following Lisandro Martinez's dismissal against Chelsea last week for a second yellow that conceded a penalty.

Former scout Bryan King told Football Insider that the blame lies not with Carrick but with the club's leadership. "These are the people who brought in these players," King said of sporting director Jason Wilcox, CEO Omar Berrada, and owner Jim Ratcliffe. "These are the people who should be working together with Carrick and saying, 'right, I want these players brought into my office because the standard of discipline has dropped dramatically.'"

Carrick faces a crucial test against Aston Villa on Sunday; a win could secure his future at Old Trafford beyond the international break. On Cunha's red card, Carrick said: "I was a bit disappointed with how it finished, but it just shows how much he cares and he's willing to do when he's in that frame of mind."