Man Utd new ban appears to be introduced by Michael Carrick after Liverpool rant

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Michael Carrick and Manchester United have gone against the rest of the Premier League. (Image: Getty Images)Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick appears to have outlawed long throws despite a rise in their usage across the Premier League.

The Red Devils' threat from set-pieces has declined since the Englishman succeeded Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.Under the Portuguese head coach, with their open-play attacking prowess limited, they netted 13 goals from dead-ball scenarios.Only Arsenal have surpassed United's set-piece scoring capability (18) with five of United's strikes arriving under Carrick, but the danger has reduced per match, given they're attempting considerably fewer efforts under the former Middlesbrough manager.Diogo Dalot was the player entrusted with the long-throw arsenal under Amorim, which generated 13 attempts, but since Carrick took charge, they have mustered one. With sides throughout the Premier League embracing long throws to secure an advantage, United are defying the pattern which left opposing manager Slot frustrated.On set-pieces, Slot said said: "If I watch other leagues, I do not see as much emphasis on set pieces.

Every Sunday you looked forward to watching them play."Most of the games I watch in the Premier League are not a pleasure for me, but they are interesting because they are very competitive."Harry Maguire of Manchester United celebrates scoring a goal from a set piece in October. Manchester United FC news, fixtures, results and transfer gossip plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.