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Man Utd make Michael Carrick sack decision after Como humiliation

Michael Carrick is under huge pressure to keep his job as Manchester United manager, and the Old Trafford hierarchy have now made a decision…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 1:12 PM
Man Utd make Michael Carrick sack decision after Como humiliation
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United will not sack manager Michael Carrick before Sunday's Premier League match against Bournemouth.
  • United suffered a 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League, recording only two wins in 11 games.
  • Carrick criticized his team's effort and had a public disagreement with captain Bruno Fernandes after the match.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United has decided not to sack manager Michael Carrick ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture against Bournemouth. Carrick faced intense scrutiny following a 4-1 Champions League defeat against Como on Wednesday, leaving the club with just two wins across 11 matches in all competitions this season.

Despite the pressure and a public disagreement with captain Bruno Fernandes, Carrick will continue in his role and lead Friday's pre-match press conference. If United decides to dismiss Carrick in the future, former Bayern Munich and Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly interested in the position.

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