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Manchester United consider replacements as Michael Carrick faces sack
Manchester United lost 3-0 to Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday, leaving head coach Michael Carrick under serious pressure.
The defeat followed a 4-1 loss to Como and extended United’s winless run to eight matches in all competitions.
United sit 16th in the Premier League, just above the relegation places.
Carrick had been given the full-time job after leading United to third place last season, but results have fallen sharply this season.
The club is considering alternatives, with Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann among the names discussed.
Carrick said he did not know what would happen and planned to carry on as normal.
United’s leadership will decide whether to keep or dismiss him, with director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada expected to make a recommendation to co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Manchester United are considering replacements for head coach Michael Carrick after a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth left his future in serious doubt.
The loss extended United’s winless run to eight games in all competitions.
United sit 16th in the Premier League, with sources differing on whether they are one or two points above the relegation places.
Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are among the reported contenders to replace Carrick.
Carrick said he was unsure what would happen but was carrying on as normal.
- Who
- Manchester United are considering replacements for head coach Michael Carrick.
- What
- The club is weighing alternatives as Carrick’s position comes under serious doubt after a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
- When
- After the defeat on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
- Where
- Old Trafford, Manchester.
- Why
- United have gone eight games without a win, and the club has had a poor start to the season.
Carrick’s critics calling for his departure
Carrick’s defenders blaming players and club leadership
Responsibility
Carrick’s critics calling for his departure
Critics say Carrick’s position has become untenable and he should be relieved of his duties.
Carrick’s defenders blaming players and club leadership
The Daily Mail article argues that Carrick has been let down by the players and by the club’s mismanagement.
Next step
Carrick’s critics calling for his departure
Sky Sports reports an expectation among club insiders that Carrick will be relieved of his duties.
Carrick’s defenders blaming players and club leadership
The Daily Mail article says Carrick must take some blame, but argues he should not bear responsibility alone.
Carrick returned to Old Trafford as interim manager after Ruben Amorim was dismissed.
United gave Carrick a two-year contract after his interim spell.
United lost 4-1 to Como in the Champions League.
United lost 3-0 to Bournemouth at Old Trafford, extending their winless run to eight games.
- Bournemouth result
- Manchester United lost 3-0 at Old Trafford
- League position
- 16th in the Premier League
- Winless run
- Eight games in all competitions
- Reported contenders
- Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann
- Contract
- Carrick received a two-year deal in May
4 sources
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What people are saying
I totally understand the situation.
I'm not expecting anything in particular, to be honest. I am carrying on as normal.
It wasn't a farewell from me.
Michael Carrick needs to be relieved of his duties tonight.