Manchester United set to sack Michael Carrick

Michael Carrick’s future at Manchester United is hanging by a thread following another disappointing weekend at Old Trafford.

The former United midfielder was appointed permanently in May after guiding the Red Devils to third place in the Premier League last season.

However, his first full campaign has rapidly unravelled, with United now sitting 18th in the table and facing the prospect of a relegation battle.

October’s humiliating 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth prompted crisis talks among senior United officials, although Carrick was handed additional time to turn results around.

That opportunity has now passed, with the November international break presenting the hierarchy with a crucial decision.

Michael Carrick set to be sacked

Manchester United are moving towards sacking Michael Carrick, with the club’s hierarchy increasingly convinced that a managerial change is necessary.

According to The Guardian, director of football Jason Wilcox is leading a review of Carrick’s position alongside chief executive Omar Berrada.

The pair are expected to make a recommendation to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, with growing expectations inside Old Trafford that Carrick will lose his job.

United have won just three of their opening 15 matches across all competitions and currently sit in the Premier League relegation zone.

Despite a dramatic 3-2 victory against Roma and Sunday’s 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, the results have failed to ease concerns.

No final decision has been made, although Eddie Howe remains Wilcox’s preferred replacement.

Carrick had been given three matches against Chelsea, Roma and Aston Villa to demonstrate that he could reverse United’s alarming decline.

However, the Red Devils secured just four points from those encounters, with defensive mistakes continuing to undermine their performances.

Against Chelsea, United impressed during the opening half before conceding twice following Lisandro Martinez’s dismissal.

Howe, meanwhile, has been without a club since leaving Newcastle United in July, having guided the Magpies to the 2025 Carabao Cup.

Although the Englishman is reportedly interested in the Old Trafford position, United could face a £6 million compensation bill to secure his services.

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, currently in charge of the United States national team, has also been identified as a possible alternative.