According to a report by Daily Post on Monday, November 9, 2026, former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has warned that Manchester United could face the possibility of relegation from the Premier League if they continue under manager Michael Carrick.

Leboeuf believes the Red Devils have failed to show sufficient improvement under the former United midfielder and suggested that the club may eventually be forced to consider replacing him.

Manchester United's difficult situation has attracted fresh attention following their disappointing 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Despite scoring four goals in an entertaining encounter, Carrick's side were unable to secure maximum points, further raising concerns about their performances and position in the Premier League standings.

United currently occupy 18th position in the table, inside the relegation zone, and their failure to defeat Aston Villa has increased the pressure on the manager.

Speaking to ESPN FC, Leboeuf admitted that he had previously supported Carrick but argued that the situation at Old Trafford was becoming increasingly difficult to justify.

The former France international questioned the lack of progress under the Manchester United manager and warned that the club could face serious consequences if their performances do not improve.

"Nothing is getting good; we don't see any improvement," Leboeuf said of Manchester United.

He added: "Again, I am all for Michael Carrick. But there is a time when there will be no other choice but getting rid of him.

"I don't see any solution, I don't see anything getting good, and if they carry on like that you could see Manchester United getting relegated, which is amazing."

The 4-4 draw against Aston Villa further exposed the problems within Carrick's team. Although scoring four goals at home would normally put a team in a strong position to win, United's defensive shortcomings prevented them from taking all three points.

The result has also raised questions about Carrick's tactical decisions, defensive organisation and ability to get the best out of his players.

Although Leboeuf previously expressed his support for the manager, his latest remarks suggest that his patience is beginning to run out.

Manchester United remain one of the biggest clubs in English football, and suffering relegation would represent an extraordinary setback in the club's history.

With the team currently occupying a place in the bottom three, Carrick faces growing pressure to secure positive results and guide United away from the relegation zone.

The manager must also find solutions to the defensive problems that have repeatedly cost his side valuable points.

For now, Leboeuf believes that Manchester United's decision to continue with Carrick could leave the club facing the embarrassment of relegation from the Premier League.