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Manchester United urged to dismiss Michael Carrick after poor start
Manchester United are 18th in the Premier League after 10 matches, with eight points and just one win.
A 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford added to concerns about the team's defending and its failure to secure a win.
Manager Michael Carrick is facing calls to go, despite previously leading United to third place and wins over major rivals.
The criticism focuses on United's lack of progress and Carrick's slow changes when matches are going badly.
The team has also dropped points after taking leads or having advantages in games, according to the commentary.
The club is urged to dismiss Carrick, but no decision or next step by United is stated.
An India Today opinion article says Manchester United should dismiss manager Michael Carrick after a poor start to the season.
United are described as 18th in the Premier League with eight points from 10 matches and one win.
The article points to defensive errors, weak game management and a lack of improvement in the squad.
United drew 4-4 with Aston Villa at Old Trafford before the November international break.
- Who
- Manchester United and manager Michael Carrick.
- What
- An India Today article urges the club to dismiss Carrick.
- When
- Published on November 10, 2026; the article discusses results before the November international break.
- Where
- Manchester United, including Old Trafford.
- Why
- The article cites United’s poor league position, defensive problems and Carrick’s perceived slow tactical responses.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
United lost to Hull City, which the article describes as the start of their downturn.
United drew 4-4 with Aston Villa at Old Trafford and were 18th in the league with eight points from 10 matches.
- League position
- 18th
- Points and matches
- 8 points from 10 matches
- League wins
- 1
- Aston Villa match
- 4-4 draw at Old Trafford
- Publication date
- November 10, 2026
What people are saying
23 - Michael Carrick has earned 23 points in nine Premier League games as Manchester United manager (W7 D2 – including both spells). This is the joint-best total after nine games by any manager in the competition’s history, alongside Ange Postecoglou (also 23). Impression.