Manchester United's hierarchy is reassessing head coach Michael Carrick during the November break with the club 18th in the Premier League.

Published 10 Nov 2026, 07:28 GMT

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Manchester United's board is weighing the future of head coach Michael Carrick during November's international break after Sunday's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa left the club 18th in the Premier League.

No final decision has been made, but BBC Sport reported that Carrick's dismissal is increasingly expected to be recommended to the Glazer family and minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

The recommendation would come from chief executive Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox, the director of football at Manchester United.

United's sole victory in 10 Premier League games leaves them one point clear of bottom club Crystal Palace. It is their poorest opening to a top-flight season since 1986/87.

Only Palace and Ipswich have allowed more goals than United, who have conceded 19 in the league.

The hierarchy initially kept faith with the 45-year-old after a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth on October 25, giving him three games before the two-week break to turn results around.

Club officials saw evidence of the players' support for Carrick in three recoveries from two-goal deficits during the last two games.

Carrick, who received backing from former striker Wayne Rooney last month, said on Sunday he would not resign. Conceding 15 goals in three matches across all competitions has intensified concern about the defence.

In October, United approached Eddie Howe, formerly Newcastle's manager, and Julian Nagelsmann, the former Germany coach. Antonio Conte, previously in charge at Chelsea, is also interested in the role.

A move to Old Trafford also interests USA coach Mauricio Pochettino, whose contract is thought to allow him to leave for certain high-profile club jobs.

Dressing-room friction has compounded a run of three wins in 15 games in all competitions.

United return from the international break away to Liverpool on November 22 before hosting fellow bottom-five sides Coventry, Nottingham Forest and Sunderland.

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Man Utd board weighs Michael Carrick's future after worst start in 40 years