Carrick dismissal increasingly expected as Manchester United review poor start
Original report:
BBC Sport reported on 9 November 2026 that Manchester United were increasingly likely to dismiss Michael Carrick after a dismal league start. Sources said no final decision had been made, with the board still planning an international-break review.
Manchester United were moving closer to dismissing head coach Michael Carrick, BBC Sport reported on 9 November 2026. Multiple sources told the broadcaster that no final decision had been reached. However, chief executive Omar Berrada and football director Jason Wilcox were increasingly expected to recommend his removal to the club’s owners.
United stood 18th after a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, with one victory in 10 Premier League games—their poorest top-flight start since 1986/87. The board had retained Carrick after October’s 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth, intending to review his position during November’s international break. BBC Sport also reported earlier approaches to Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann about potentially replacing him.
The difficulties extended beyond United’s league position: the report recorded just three wins in 15 matches across all competitions and 19 Premier League goals conceded. Injuries had disrupted attacking and defensive selections, while Lisandro Martinez’s criticism of recruitment and Bruno Fernandes’s criticism of tactics highlighted additional tensions around Carrick’s tenure.
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BBC Sport — 9 November 2026
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