Man United make Michael Carrick decision as sacking speculation grows

Football
27 Oct 2026 • 8:44 PM MYT
The Independent
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Man United make Michael Carrick decision as sacking speculation grows

  • Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for Saturday's fixture against Chelsea despite going eight games without a win.
  • Sporting director Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada have given Carrick the opportunity to turn the team's form around following heavy defeats to Como and Bournemouth.
  • The manager led training as normal on Tuesday after meeting with senior hierarchy at Carrington on Monday.
  • Tension mounted recently when Carrick dropped captain Bruno Fernandes for the Bournemouth match following public criticism of his tactics.
  • Potential candidates being considered should Carrick be replaced include Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann, and Antonio Conte.

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