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Another INEOS disaster: Why Michael Carrick has survived explained as new timeline for a managerial change emerges

INEOS have reportedly decided to keep Michael Carrick as Man United head coach for at least three more games, due to financial reasons.

By Ayantan Chowdhury · The Peoples Person

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 7:25 PM

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INEOS has decided to keep Michael Carrick as Manchester United head coach ahead of the Chelsea fixture.
Reports indicate Sir Jim Ratcliffe retained Carrick largely due to the financial cost of paying off his contract.
Carrick is reportedly set to remain in charge for three matches before the November international break.

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Manchester United co-owners INEOS have decided to keep Michael Carrick as head coach ahead of Saturday's match against Chelsea. Despite expectations that Carrick would be dismissed following a 4-1 loss to Como, reports indicate that Sir Jim Ratcliffe opted against a dismissal primarily due to the high financial cost of compensating Carrick and his coaching staff.

The club's hierarchy reportedly plans to give Carrick three upcoming fixtures against Chelsea, AS Roma, and Aston Villa before the November international break. Rumors suggest a contractual break clause may take effect in November, potentially eliminating the required compensation payout if United decide to make a managerial change then.

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