Eddie Howe concern voiced as Michael Carrick faces Manchester United judgement day

Alan Shearer has expressed concerns regarding Eddie Howe potentially taking charge of Manchester United, as pressure mounts on current manager Michael Carrick following a difficult run of results. Carrick's side has recorded just one victory in seven Premier League matches this season, alongside an early Carabao Cup elimination by Brighton and consecutive Champions League defeats against Atletico Madrid and Como.

Speaking to Betfair, Shearer noted that Howe requires total control over football operations, which might not be granted given United's ongoing institutional problems. Shearer argued that the club's structural instability, frequent managerial turnover, and executive issues mean the environment could be unsuited for Howe or other candidates such as Antonio Conte.