Manchester United set decision deadline on Carrick's future after one win in ten league games

Manchester United are set to make a decision this week on whether to sack head coach Michael Carrick, with the 45-year-old’s position under serious threat after the club’s dismal start to the Premier League season left them in the relegation zone heading into the international break.

Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox will lead the review, with co-owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family also involved in the final call. United have won just three of their 15 matches across all competitions this season, and Sunday’s 4-4 draw with Aston Villa — in which they trailed 4-2 before injury-time goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu salvaged a point — extended their run to one win from ten Premier League games.

Carrick was already close to the exit two weeks ago following back-to-back three-goal defeats to Como and Bournemouth, but was given time to demonstrate improvement. Results since then have been mixed: United were competitive before Lisandro Martinez’s red card in a draw at Chelsea, came from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League, and then staged a late comeback against Villa. Losing only once across those three games has provided some mitigation, but the side has conceded eight goals in the process and continues to ship goals in damaging clusters.

The absence of a clear replacement has been a factor in buying Carrick additional time. Out-of-work managers Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are understood to be the leading candidates for the role, while United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino is also being considered.

Berrada and Wilcox are themselves under scrutiny as United’s struggles have raised broader questions about the club’s football operations. The international break gives decision-makers a window to act without the immediate pressure of a fixture, making this week a likely turning point in Carrick’s tenure.