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The former United midfielder could be let go today after the club’s worst start to a domestic season in 40 years
Michael Carrick’s future as Manchester United manager is in severe doubt after overseeing the club’s worst start to the Premier League season in 40 years and with his side in the relegation zone.
A second Old Trafford comeback of the week, this time battling from two goals down twice to rescue a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday, might not be enough to save Carrick’s job and he is at risk of being sacked after just 10 games of the season and with his side 18th during the international break.
United ended a nine-game winless run when they came from two goals down to beat Roma in the Champions League last week but they have not won in eight attempts in the Premier League and have just one top-flight win this campaign.
Carrick survived crisis talks with the United hierarchy after defeats to Como and Bournemouth last month and was given time to turn results around, but speculation over a change begun the day after Sunday’s chaotic draw and The Independent understands contact was made with United States boss Mauricio Pochettino over succeeding Carrick.
The Old Trafford hierarchy, including Jason Wilcox, Omar Berrarda and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, are set to meet in Monaco today to discuss Carrick’s future as the club are reportedly close to agreeing a deal with Pochettino should they decide to move on from Carrick.
Let’s run down where things are currently at in regards to Michael Carrick’s future at Manchester United.
No decision over his future has yet been made but signs are pointing to the current boss facing the sack as early as today.
Carrick’s United have struggled this season with only one win in the Premier League and the team sitting 18th in the table after 10 games.
The powers that be at Old Trafford are set to meet today in Monaco to discuss the next steps for the club with those discussions set to revolve around the future of Carrick as manager.
The Manchester United fans have been vocal in support of Carrick, especially in the wake of a comeback victory over Roma last week and another comeback to draw 4-4 with Aston Villa in the league on Sunday.
United are also reportedly undergoing due diligence on possible replacements for Carrick with Mauricio Pochettino currently the favourite to step into the dugout if Carrick is sacked.
Mike Jones11 November 2026 08:55
It could be a day of movement for Manchester United as the club’s hierarchy are set to meet in Monaco to discuss the future of manager Michael Carrick.
Chief Executive Officer Omar Berrada and Director of Football Jason Wilcox are set to meet with minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to discuss the next moves for the club after United’s worst start to a season in 40 years.
The club are sitting inside the relegation zone after 10 Premier League matches and the decision whether to stick or twist with Carrick is set to be made at some point on Wednesday.
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