Manchester United board reviews Michael Carrick's future amid poor start
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Manchester United's board has not made a final decision on Michael Carrick's future as head coach. The team is currently 18th in the Premier League after a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, marking its worst start to a season in 40 years. This performance, including one win, one draw, and one defeat in his last three matches, has prompted discussions about potential replacements, including Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann. Carrick asserted he will not resign, and the board plans to use the international break to reassess the situation. United is set to face Liverpool on November 22, with a challenging schedule ahead against teams in the bottom half of the league.
- •United's poor start includes only one league win in ten matches.
- •Carrick's tenure has seen 19 league goals conceded, among the worst in the league.
- •The board is considering coaching changes during the international break.
- •Carrick faces intense pressure ahead of the upcoming match against Liverpool.
- •Fan sentiment is turning against some players, Diogo Dalot.
- 5:52 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd yet to make decision on Carrick's future
- 5:49 PMBBC Sport — Man Utd yet to make decision on Carrick's future
"Manchester United's board are yet to make a final decision on Michael Carrick's future, despite the club's worst start to a campaign in 40 years.
"Manchester United's board is yet to make a final decision on Michael Carrick's future, despite the club's worst start to a campaign in 40 years.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 5:52 PMMan Utd yet to make decision on Carrick's future
Manchester United's board is yet to make a final decision on Michael Carrick's future, despite the club's worst start to a campaign in 40 years.
- BBC SportNov 9, 2026, 5:49 PMMan Utd yet to make decision on Carrick's future
Manchester United's board are yet to make a final decision on Michael Carrick's future, despite the club's worst start to a campaign in 40 years.
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