Michael Carrick is expected to be sacked by Manchester United during November's international break, according to a report from The Athletic.
While the Red Devils might have eventually dragged themselves to a remarkable 4-4 stalemate at home against Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon, the Old Trafford hierarchy met for an emergency meeting on Monday and Carrick is expected to be relieved of his duties over the next fortnight.
While Man United are yet to make an official decision, David Ornstein is reporting that the Premier League strugglers are expected to part ways with the former Middlesbrough boss before their blockbuster showdown against historic rivals Liverpool on November 22nd.
Shattering a string of unwanted records this season, the Reds remarkably find themselves sat in the Premier League's relegation zone and they have claimed just a sole win from any of their first 10 top-flight appearances.
With both Lisandro Martinez and talismanic skipper Bruno Fernandes both making their frustrations abundantly clear following explosive interviews last month, it has felt that Carrick's position in the Old Trafford dugout has become untenable.
While Carrick might have guided United to a bronze medal finish among England's elite last season and a lucrative Champions League return, they have drastically failed to replicate a similar level this time around.
Ornstein's report also suggests that the Man United hierarchy held discussions over potential replacements for Carrick during Monday's meeting.
🚨 Manchester United intend to relieve Michael Carrick of duties. #MUFC say no final decision & nothing set in stone but work undertaken on replacements + multiple sources anticipate change before Liverpool. W/ @lauriewhitwell @AdamCrafton_ @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/E1W3QbGYx1
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) November 9, 2026
