Man United hit a new low on Sunday, losing 0-3 to AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford. The defeat extends Man United's winless run to eight matches, leaving them just above the Premier League relegation zone. Carrick's future as Man United manager is now in serious doubt.
According to Sky Sports News, Man United’s hierarchy had already been considering alternative managerial candidates before the defeat by AFC Bournemouth. The club is experiencing its worst-ever start to a Premier League season.
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Man United's hierarchy will now accelerate the search for a new manager, with club insiders expecting Carrick to be sacked.
Football Director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada will ultimately make the decision and submit their recommendations to co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
AFC Bournemouth earned a thoroughly deserved victory at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Man United clearly outplayed, making Carrick's position appear untenable. Captain Bruno Fernandes was dropped for the entire match following mid-week criticism of Carrick's tactics, and Man United was fortunate to lose by only three goals.
Neville stated during Sky Sports commentary: "It's going to be incredibly difficult for Carrick to continue as Man United manager. That's the problem facing the club now." Neville also concluded on his personal podcast: "They will almost certainly sack him. Man United might make a decision tomorrow that fans dislike, but it's probably necessary."
Carragher added: "Carrick should be sacked tonight. This is in the best interests of both Man United and Carrick himself. His position is no longer tenable."
Sky Sports News reporters Rob Dorsett and Dan Khan report that Nagelsmann and Howe are the two leading candidates to replace Carrick as Man United manager if he departs. Both could take over immediately, and Man United would not have to pay compensation to appoint either.
Howe said in July that he wanted to take a break from football after stepping down as Newcastle manager. However, Sky Sports News understands that he would be interested in speaking to Man United if a managerial vacancy arose.
Former Man United sporting director Dan Ashworth previously recommended Howe as a suitable candidate, having worked closely with him at Newcastle. It is believed that Man United’s current Football Director, Wilcox, prefers to appoint a manager with Premier League experience.
Nagelsmann is well acquainted with Man United's director of recruitment, Christopher Vivell, having worked closely with him at RB Leipzig. The former Bayern manager has been without a club since leaving the German national team following a disappointing World Cup this summer, when Germany was eliminated by Paraguay in the Round of 16.
Man United also considered Emery and Conte as potential replacements, but neither is currently regarded as a leading candidate. Emery is understood to remain focused on his role at Aston Villa.
However, Carragher believes Aston Villa manager Emery should be Man United's top target.
Carragher said: "When I think of Man United, I think of this manager. I believe Emery is the best manager in the Premier League, but I have reservations about him. Yes, his Europa League record is outstanding, but someone so successful would surely want to prove himself in the Champions League."
"He wants to win the Champions League, but he cannot achieve that goal at Aston Villa."
"He had two unsuccessful spells at PSG and Arsenal. I feel he would definitely want the opportunity to prove himself at a truly elite club. Sorry, Villa fans."
Bodbdkltz
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problem of buying cheap players carrick worked very well last season as a manager but Wilcox bought players who can not achieve or to support the manager
jubbloptu
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Man Utd nowadays cycle - bad performance - pointed new manager - bad result - sack manager - pointed interim - good result - interim upgrade to permenant - bad result - sack manager = just recyle this 🤭🤭😂😂
Bodbdkltz
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conte can be a good manager for man u, and Wilcox must also be fired , bring conte or Emery but if you leave Wilcox nothing has been solved
Wucabimpsz
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This days when manager wanted to change by any club result goes like this. System of club management this century. Every club situation is same.
GOATLMESSI
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MANCITY LOSE BARCA LOSE BUT MANUTD WILL NEVER WIN 😅😅
Kisdekortu
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Even he's not the problem he ll go, coz I know he also have problem
Vunilpstyz
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Edie Howe for what ? When people are talking about Football Managers, English Managers must wait. How many of the have achieved anything in their careers?
Bayla30
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how many coaches we need to change united we had Jose a top coach yet nothing is done ronaldo compliant about the board Jose said the same thing.. board need to catch a wake up simple
Richard0010
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Next pls
Badhur
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Il not a Manchester fan but carrack is not at fault … management and tv fcking players are at fault
Monendermeena
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they have changed manager but nothing changed its the players who plays the footbal
Lusdlnosy
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the problem is that board and the funs not the coaches some of our players are useless to play for Man UTD. the likes of Dalot ,Shaw, mount, Rashford,Maguire, ugarte, zirkzee, mazraoul, Tom Heaton, Karl darlow, and that useless Bruno Fernandes which serious team will still have dis players at their bench and we the supporters are saying sack the manager we have done it before and what happened the useless players are still there.
lubdeinptz
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this Carrick was supposed to be sacked just after 3 game in charge because the preseason session was enough evidence then just 3 games in 2026/2026 was supposed to enough and he gets fired
Fohamoprt
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Nagelsmann
bizbmnopu
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May God punish the leaders of Manchester United if they fail to sack Carrick.
FredEye
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the board might be a problem, but at the same time Carrick tactical is also rubbish. why play with 4 midfielder and one of them forced to play LW whereas you have Cunha but you put him on bench
nonacdkmuz
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I think my time finished
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that's true Manchester United should stop representing the devil on it's LOGO and it's NICKNAME as red devils it's a punishment from God that's why Manchester United it's not improving for many years
nonacdkmuz
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why sacking Michael carrick, Michael carrick he is not the problem the problem is that Manchester United is representing the devil on it's LOGO and it's NICKNAME as red devils on earth 🌍 that's the punishment from God because Manchester United is representing the devil on earth moreover Manchester United is one the club having more fans than other clubs in the world that's why Manchester United has lost its Glory Glory Glory man united Manchester United will improve when it stop representing the devil on it's LOGO and it's NICKNAME as red devils on earth 🌍 Believe me Manchester United will IMPROVE HOW CAN MANCHESTER UNITED EXPECT GLORY WHILE REPRESENTING THE ENEMY OF THE EARTH CALLED THE DEVIL OR SATAN
BLKBtl
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Carrick is not the problem of the club all the player is too lazy and it's rubbish. both of them is playing the board must not pay there salary dey are. not playing well since this day
But why can't he tell them to press?
Lipaelnpsz
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EDIhowe is EPL coach he can do very best at Manchester United if he get s chance to coach the club
Patcinopt
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I did think liverpool would get Emery
Patcinopt
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Roy Kean did say manu needs a big experience coach and they bully his comments Carrick is not ready for full season he is good for interim manager who comes in after January lol
wobabcikpu
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Bye-bye, Michael Carrick. You came and destroyed whatever was left of Manchester united.
Joanoprtu
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sack Gallagher not Carrick
Peplnorst
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Carrick is not the problem of the club all the player is too lazy and it's rubbish. both of them is playing the board must not pay there salary dey are. not playing well since this day
Rvicky
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Sack Wilcox first
Kowcmnpsyz
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thebest u bring roy keane n g.nvle.... see how thy do it wkkwkkwkwk
Kowcmnpsyz
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carriger u think he can win chmpleague with manutd what a joke wkwwkwkkw
Yicenostuy
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only xabi Hernandez will bring Manchester united back in the map. he trusts young talents, look how he rebuilt barca. Manchester needs rebuild.
VeraDennis
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I think my time finished
Kkrexuke
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expected. he already lost the dressing room
Supadeklsy
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The board failed him, you gave him empty promises. Shame on you!!!!
booabeiklt
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The board goes for cheap place and if the coach gives you the place he wants you say they are too expensive face the consequences of it and stop blaming the coach. If you like, bring the best coach in the world together and buy cheap players you will still lose.
penlnptuy
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Managers won’t help the club it’s the head that need to adjust
zinbcintuy
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we shouldn't look at the manager alone the players are not doing well too
KamyaTreasurek
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If you change managers and things remain the same, it means one thing, the club environment is the problem, not the manager. So Wilcox and his team have to leave as well coz they have failed
pikabouz
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The problem lies not just with the manager.those upstairs are the problem and players have to except part of the blame but unfortunately it’s the manager who is always the scapegoat.
Bobbeilpu
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i don't understand the whole story please bring for us conte
hermuzer
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sell man u too ppl that invest in every need
umaryoung
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Carrick Should He’s Resign Before You Sacked
SharifBruno
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stop appointing coaches that can't win , it's high time you bring conte coz the 2028 you promised is near
Wecbimrty
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Glazzer and ractllife should leave the club
Kooadopuy
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emiry is the best please take him
Kooadopuy
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emili is the best in EPL
Donnevan
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What's the point of repairing a crack in the wall if the real problem lies in the foundation. Logically speaking...
Pecelrtuz
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Imagine sacking carrick and getting relegated, carrick is not the problem we neef better players not players who are coming in to test thr level
Solex07
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man united need Emery very fast
lozmstuz
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if you respect your life and your job that called must be cancelled. no coach must come to oltraford again..until Glazer's family are there
Wuuiklpsuz
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The same shit all the time... Go find the players that are doing all they can to fucked up the team. stop changing managers and start fireing some players with attitude