Michael Carrick's difficult start as Manchester United manager continued as his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham at Craven Cottage.
United dominated possession with 56% and registered 25 shots, but they struggled to turn their superiority into goals. They fell behind in the 63rd minute when Lisandro Martínez scored an own goal, putting Fulham ahead. United eventually found an equaliser through Matheus Cunha in the 89th minute, rescuing a point for Carrick's side.
However, the late goal could not hide another sluggish Manchester United performance, with the result seeing the club equal an embarrassing Premier League record.
Man Utd Equal Embarrassing Premier League Record
Manchester United have now collected just five points from their opening five Premier League games under Carrick.
That tally is their joint-lowest after five games of a Premier League season.
United have previously managed only five points from their opening five matches in the 2014/15 season under Louis van Gaal, meaning Carrick's side have now matched an unwanted club record.
It is another worrying statistic for a Manchester United team that entered the campaign hoping to show significant improvement.
The fact that United had 25 shots and 56% possession against Fulham makes the result even more frustrating. Despite having plenty of the ball and creating opportunities, they once again lacked the cutting edge required to consistently win Premier League matches.
Their inability to turn positive spells into victories has been one of the major problems during Carrick's opening weeks in charge.
Pressure Mounting on Michael Carrick
The result will inevitably increase the pressure on Carrick.
Manchester United's performances have been inconsistent, while their results have left them struggling near the bottom half of the Premier League table. Matching their lowest-ever points tally after five Premier League games only adds another unwanted milestone to Carrick's early tenure.
The 89th-minute equaliser at least prevented another defeat, but a draw against Fulham will hardly be enough to convince supporters that a major turnaround is imminent.
Carrick will now have the international break to work with his coaching team and find solutions before Premier League action resumes.
Man Utd Now 12th in Premier League
Manchester United under Carrick are now 12th in the Premier League after the draw, with the competition set to pause for a few weeks because of the international break.
The pressure on Carrick is enormous, and the manager will need to produce significantly better results when domestic football returns.
If performances and results remain this sluggish, it seems only a matter of time before the sack comes for Carrick.