Manchester United Set to Sack Michael Carrick After Eight-Match Winless Run

• Michael Carrick faces the sack as Manchester United review their poor start, with the club in the relegation zone after eight Premier League games without a win

Manchester United are reportedly leaning towards dismissing Michael Carrick following a miserable start to the season that has left the club in the Premier League relegation zone.

United’s hierarchy have been reviewing the team’s performances after an eight-match winless league run and what has been described as their worst opening to a campaign in 40 years.

Although no final decision has been made, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are reportedly favouring a managerial change.

Any recommendation would then be considered by the Glazer family and influential shareholder Jim Ratcliffe.

Carrick was seen arriving at the club’s Carrington training ground on Tuesday as uncertainty over his position continued.

Bournemouth defeat intensified pressure

The 45-year-old was appointed permanently during the close season after a successful interim spell last term.

However, United’s results have put his position under increasing scrutiny.

Carrick had been widely expected to lose his job after a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth in late October, but the club allowed him to remain in charge.

The decision brought little immediate improvement in the league, with United subsequently losing 2-0 at Chelsea.

They did secure a dramatic 3-2 Champions League victory over Roma, recovering from two goals down, but defensive problems continued to undermine their performances.

Villa comeback may not save Carrick

United twice fell two goals behind against Aston Villa on Sunday before scoring twice in stoppage time to salvage a 4-4 draw.

The late recovery suggested the players were still prepared to fight for Carrick, but the result extended their winless Premier League run.

The manner in which United conceded four goals also kept attention on the defensive weaknesses that have contributed to their difficult start.

Despite the comeback, senior figures at the club are reportedly considering a change to prevent United from becoming further embroiled in a relegation battle.

Pochettino, Howe and Conte linked

Several managers have been linked with the position, including United States coach Mauricio Pochettino, former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte and former Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann.

The reports have not established that United have reached an agreement with a replacement.

The international break gives the club a window to resolve Carrick’s future before their next fixture against Liverpool on November 22.

For now, his departure remains unconfirmed, with the final decision resting with United’s leadership.