Michael Carrick Manchester United future is under review following the club’s worst opening ten matches of a domestic league season in 40 years. The Red Devils are 18th in the 2026/27 Premier League table with eight points from ten games after Sunday’s 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford. The club has not announced a decision to dismiss its head coach.
Senior officials are assessing the Manchester United manager situation during the November international break. BBC Sport and Sky Sports report that club executives are considering their next steps, with Liverpool vs Manchester United at Anfield on 22 November the team’s next league fixture. Follow our Manchester United fixtures and results guide for the wider season picture.
Manchester United Premier League standings and record
The Manchester United Premier League record after ten matches stands at one victory, five draws and four defeats. United have gone eight consecutive league games without a win since beating Ipswich Town 5-2 on 30 August, leaving them inside the Premier League relegation zone going into the international break.
| Premier League measure | United after 10 games |
| Played | 10 |
| Won | 1 |
| Drawn | 5 |
| Lost | 4 |
| Points | 8 |
| Position | 18th |
These figures describe the standings after the November 8 round. Check the Premier League fixtures, results and standings for other clubs’ positions and follow SportPesa Score for changing Premier League live scores, tables and match statistics.
Why Michael Carrick is under pressure at Old Trafford
The Michael Carrick sacking reports follow a series of disappointing performances. Manchester United lost 3-0 to Bournemouth on 25 October, were beaten 2-0 at Chelsea and then recovered from two goals down to defeat Roma 3-2 in the UEFA Champions League. Their next game, against Aston Villa on 8 November, ended in an eight-goal draw.
The club’s results in those three matches — one defeat, one win and one draw — have given senior officials contrasting evidence to assess. Sky Sports reports that the international break is being used for a full review, while BBC Sport reports growing expectations of a recommendation to change the head coach. No Manchester United managerial change has been confirmed.
Manchester United 4-4 Aston Villa: late comeback, familiar problems
The Manchester United vs Aston Villa result produced one of the weekend’s most dramatic scorelines. United trailed 2-0 and later 4-2 before Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu scored in second-half stoppage time to rescue a point. The comeback followed another recovery against Roma, when United overturned a two-goal deficit to win 3-2.
Those late goals demonstrated United’s attacking response, but conceding four times at Old Trafford added to the scrutiny of their defensive record. For the latest Manchester United results, upcoming matches and confirmed team news, see our Manchester United next fixtures guide.
Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox lead managerial review
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are central to discussions about Carrick’s position. According to reporting by The Guardian, Wilcox is leading a review and consulting Berrada before a recommendation is made to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who oversees the club’s sporting direction.
BBC Sport reports an expectation that executives could recommend Carrick’s departure, but says the board has not made a final decision. This distinction matters: the Manchester United board review is a reported process, not an official announcement that Carrick has been sacked.
What Michael Carrick has said about his future
After the Aston Villa draw, Carrick publicly rejected the idea of stepping aside and said he expected to continue working with the squad. His remarks acknowledged that United had not won enough matches while emphasising the need to correct mistakes and improve results.
Carrick, a former United midfielder, secured the permanent head-coach role in May 2026 after initially taking charge in January. The Manchester United coaching future is now being discussed against the backdrop of a difficult league campaign rather than a confirmed resignation or dismissal.
Mauricio Pochettino and other managers linked with Manchester United
The Manchester United next manager discussion has included Mauricio Pochettino, the United States national-team coach, alongside Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann. ESPN reported on 9 November that Pochettino had emerged as a leading option, while other outlets have named additional candidates. These are media reports, not confirmed appointments or formal announcements by Manchester United.
Pochettino has previously coached Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. Any change in his role would require separate confirmation from the parties concerned. For wider club recruitment context, read our football transfers and departures coverage.
Liverpool vs Manchester United: next match, date and kickoff time
United’s next Premier League match is away to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday 22 November 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 16:30 GMT (19:30 EAT in Kenya). The fixture comes after the international break and will put Manchester United back into league action following their draw with Villa.
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What happens next at Manchester United?
The Michael Carrick Manchester United future remains unresolved as of 10 November 2026. United enter the international break 18th in the Premier League after one win in ten matches, with Berrada and Wilcox involved in an assessment of the team’s results and leadership. Carrick has publicly indicated that he expects to continue in the role.
The club’s next confirmed league appointment is against Liverpool on 22 November. Follow SportPesa Kenya’s Premier League coverage for Manchester United latest news, fixtures and subsequent official announcements, with live scores and updated tables available on SportPesa Score.
