Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says he is not close to losing his job and sides poor form is not a catastrophe or a disaster or the end of the world. In Carricks first full season in charge, United have lost three and won one of their first five domestic matches, including a 1-0 home defeat against 10-player Manchester City on Sunday and a 3-2 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.We dont like losing matches, said Carrick, reacting to what he perceived as a reporter suggesting he had not been sufficiently moved by audible supporter disgruntlement.Its not like I dont feel the emotion, but it doesnt affect what we do next. I need to show more emotion? In what way? What do you want me to show?Table of ContentsManchester United results: Carrick takes blameMichael Carrick: United future not on radarWhere to watch Fulham vs Man United: TV channel, live online streamPremier League fixtures this weekendFull Premier League tableManchester United results: Carrick takes blameUnited spurned a 2-0 lead against Brighton, ending their 145-game unbeaten home run including 143 wins in matches in which they had been two goals ahead.We live in a world of instant reaction and judgement, which is fine, said Carrick, who made United the form team in the Premier League after being appointed on an initial temporary basis in January, including securing Champions League qualification.It is what it is, but its not in my world. Being realistic and understanding this would come and learning about each other is really important.Thats why Im here. Its my responsibility, Im fine with that. Its not a blame game. We always search for things to look at and find the blame; sometimes it gets too much [a case] of wanting to find the blame.Blame me. Its no problem, but its not about blaming people. Its about finding solutions. Its a whole collective thing. Its about what you focus on, really.Im totally happy taking responsibility no problem with that. I know where we want to get to and we want to get there fast.Michael Carrick: United future not on radarUnited are already eight points off the top of the table and three shy of the likely Champions League qualification places. I think it will be a lot longer than one or two games of results, Carrick said of the prospect of losing the backing of his bosses.Taking away all of that, its irrelevant for me. I know the club, I know the role, I know whats expected here in terms of playing at a certain standard.In terms of future and ownership and how long Ive got its ridiculous to think that way in the position Im in. Its just not on the radar.I understand where we need to be and what the owners expect. I get all that. It is just two or three games [in which] we havent had certain results. Weve got to perform and weve got a lot of games to plan for.I wouldnt want to be anywhere else. Its the best place for me to be. Sometimes when its not going to plan, the best way is to work through it and come out stronger.Its a period of time when small things can become big things for other people. The key for us is to stay focused, stay on track. It can happen, as much as we dont like it.The fact its happened in the first cluster of the season if it happened in November, its maybe seen a little bit differently. But I was expecting a spell we had to work through.Where to watch Fulham vs Man United: TV channel, live online streamUnited visit Fulham, who have one point, on Sunday at 16:30 (11:30 ET / 08:30 PT). Live coverage in the UK is on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra.Via Now TV, Sky Sports costs �14.99 for a day membership, �27.99 a month for a 12-month membership or �34.99 a month with no contract.Heres the full list of Premier League international broadcasters.Premier League fixtures this weekendDateFixtureBST start timeETPTFri, Sept 18Brentford vs Chelsea20:0015:0012:00Sat, Sept 19Spurs vs Villa12:3007:3004:30Sat, Sept 19Everton vs Ipswich15:0010:0007:00Sat, Sept 19Brighton vs Arsenal15:0010:0007:00Sat, Sept 19Newcastle vs Hull15:0010:0007:00Sat, Sept 19Forest vs Coventry17:3012:3009:30Sun, Sept 20Bournemouth vs Liverpool14:0009:0006:00Sun, Sept 20Man City vs Sunderland14:0009:0006:00Sun, Sept 20Leeds vs Crystal Palace14:0009:0006:00Sun, Sept 20Fulham vs Man United16:3011:3008:30Full Premier League table Premier League 2026 England #TeamPlayedWonDrawnLostGFGAGDPtsLast 4 1 Arsenal440081712 W W W W 2 Manchester City440082612 W W W W 3 Leeds42207348 W D D W 4 Hull City42205238 D D W W 5 Brighton421113587 W D L W 6 Chelsea421110917 D L W W 7 Brentford41307436 D D D W 8 Liverpool41306426 D W D D 9 Everton41305326 D D D W 10 Ipswich4202710-36 W L L W 11 Nottingham Forest41214405 W D D L 12 Newcastle412178-15 L D W D 13 Manchester United41127704 L D W L 14 Sunderland411235-24 L D W L 15 Bournemouth403167-13 D D D L 16 Crystal Palace4103611-53 L W L L 17 Tottenham402205-52 D D L L 18 Fulham401347-31 D L L L 19 Aston Villa401317-61 L D L L 20 Coventry4004010-100 L L L L Position 1, 2, 3, 4 : Promotion Champions League (League phase) Position 5 : Promotion Europa League (League phase) Position 18, 19, 20 : Relegation Championship Topics Ayden Heaven Benjamin Sesko Bruno Fernandes Fulham F.C. 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