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From Jose Mourinho’s Sevilla disaster to Erik ten Hag’s dismal group stage exit: Man United’s litany of Champions League humiliations since Sir Alex Ferguson – as Michael Carrick fights for his job ahead of Roma clash

Since Ferguson's departure in 2013 they have had eight managers - seven of whom have managed them in Europe's biggest competition.

Daily Mail

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:13 PM

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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces a critical Champions League match against Roma amid poor form.
United have failed to advance past the Champions League quarter-finals since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
Carrick has won only two of 13 matches across all competitions this season, leaving United 17th in the league.

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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure ahead of a crucial Champions League clash with Roma, as the club reviews its persistent European struggles since Sir Alex Ferguson's 2013 departure. United are enduring their worst start to a league season in 40 years, sitting 17th in the Premier League with Carrick winning only two of 13 games in all competitions.

Since Ferguson retired, seven United managers have overseen European campaigns without reaching a Champions League semi-final. Past setbacks include David Moyes' quarter-final exit against Bayern Munich, group-stage eliminations under Louis van Gaal, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Erik ten Hag, alongside round-of-16 defeats under Jose Mourinho and Ralf Rangnick.

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