Michael Carrick faces an uncertain future as Manchester United manager following a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa that leaves the club stranded in 18th place in the Premier League table.
Goal.com reported that United executives are reviewing managerial candidates before a trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in thirteen days. The side sits in the relegation zone with eight points from ten matches, having secured only one league win all season.
Final decisions regarding Carrick require approval from minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family, according to club reports. The Athletic revealed that Old Trafford chiefs have already begun assessing potential successors after a dramatic collapse against Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
Pontianak Post noted that Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the leading candidate to take over. Additional options discussed internally include former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and recent Germany national team coach Julian Nagelsmann.
The 4-4 draw saw Manchester United surrender two-goal leads on two separate occasions before Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu scored in stoppage time to salvage a point. Antara News Kalteng highlighted that the team has conceded eight goals across its last three fixtures, including losses to Bournemouth and Chelsea alongside a 3-2 victory over Roma in the UEFA Champions League.
Epaper Media Indonesia reported that Carrick remains defiant about his position despite the slide into the bottom three. “Yes, one hundred percent,” Carrick said when asked if he expected to remain in charge for the upcoming fixture against Liverpool. “I think there is more than enough.”
Manchester United enters the international break under intense scrutiny, with executive leadership using the pause in domestic fixtures to evaluate the coaching staff. The team travels to face Liverpool at Anfield on November 22, 2026.
A frantic game featuring plenty of United character. The post-match thoughts of Michael Carrick 👇
Michael Carrick’s job as Manchester United manager is now in significant danger with club officials exploring a change. As reported on @talkSPORT this morning, the United board are assessing Carrick’s position during the international break. Although no decision has been made… pic.twitter.com/WCIwo0ajLl
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