Manchester United struggles continue as Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 5:56 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Manchester United is winless in seven matches across all competitions following a 4-1 defeat at Como in the Champions League. This marks Michael Carrick's tenure amidst a cycle of challenges faced by the club since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure. Player discontent has surfaced, with Lisandro Martinez targeting the director of football and Bruno Fernandes questioning tactics. Carrick is the seventh full-time manager since Ferguson, with past managers experiencing similar fates, leading to questions about the club's overall direction and decision-making. As tensions rise, United looks for a turnaround to avoid further decline.
- •Carrick raises hands in apology after recent defeat
- •United has not won in seven games
- •Martinez criticizes director of football
- •Fernandes questions team tactics
- •Carrick becomes seventh full-time manager since Ferguson
- 5:59 AMYahoo Sports — Have Man Utd become the unmanageable club?
- 5:56 AMBBC Sport — Have Man Utd become the unmanageable club?
"The cycle of doom that has engulfed every Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson now has Michael Carrick in its unforgiving grip, writes Phil McNulty.
"The cycle of doom that has engulfed every Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson now has Michael Carrick in its unforgiving grip, writes Phil McNulty.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 5:59 AMHave Man Utd become the unmanageable club?
The cycle of doom that has engulfed every Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson now has Michael Carrick in its unforgiving grip, writes Phil McNulty.
- BBC SportOct 23, 2026, 5:56 AMHave Man Utd become the unmanageable club?
The cycle of doom that has engulfed every Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson now has Michael Carrick in its unforgiving grip, writes Phil McNulty.
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