Michael Carrick Faces Manchester United Exit After Poor Start to the Season

Posted : 10 November 2026

Michael Carrick is reportedly on the verge of losing his job as Manchester United manager following the club’s disappointing start to the campaign.

The club’s leadership is said to have launched an internal assessment of the team’s poor performances, with chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox reportedly favouring a change in management. However, no final decision has been confirmed, and the Glazer family and influential shareholder Jim Ratcliffe are understood to have the final say.

United are enduring one of their worst starts to a season in decades, with an eight-match winless run leaving them dangerously close to the Premier League relegation zone. Their defensive struggles have remained a major concern despite Carrick being given more time after an earlier run of disappointing results.

The former United midfielder had reportedly come under serious pressure following a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth in October. However, the club initially opted against dismissing him, hoping that performances would improve.

That decision has so far failed to deliver the desired response. United subsequently suffered a 2-0 loss to Chelsea before producing a dramatic late comeback to secure a 3-2 Champions League victory over Roma, having fallen two goals behind.

United’s 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday appeared to offer Carrick a possible lifeline. His side twice came from two goals behind and scored twice in stoppage time to rescue a point, but the result did little to ease concerns about their defensive weaknesses.

According to reports, Carrick’s future is expected to be discussed by Ratcliffe, Berrada and Wilcox, with the club’s senior executives reportedly preparing to recommend his dismissal. Nevertheless, United have yet to announce a final decision, and Carrick remains in charge for now.

Several managers have been linked with the possibility of replacing him at Old Trafford. Mauricio Pochettino, currently in charge of the United States national team, has emerged as a leading candidate, while former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann have also been mentioned.

United have the international break to resolve the situation before their next Premier League fixture against fierce rivals Liverpool on November 22. Whether Carrick remains in the dugout or a replacement is appointed, the club will be under pressure to improve results and strengthen its defensive performances.

Michael Carrick Faces Manchester United Exit After Poor Start to the Season

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