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Man United chiefs don’t hang about in swinging the axe as Michael Carrick awaits his fate

How long Manchester United have waited to sack managers as Michael Carrick clings onto his job…

By Mark Whiley · Manchester Evening News

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 7:28 AM

Key Things to Know

Manchester United chiefs typically act quickly to dismiss managers following decisive, damaging results.
Michael Carrick's position is under severe threat after a 4-1 European defeat to Como.
Post-match tension arose as Bruno Fernandes criticized tactics and Carrick questioned player work rate.

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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces an uncertain future following a humiliating 4-1 European defeat against Como. The match sparked reported dressing-room friction, with Bruno Fernandes criticizing tactics and Carrick pointing to a lack of work rate from the squad.

Manchester Evening News notes that club leadership historically acts quickly when dismissing managers. Predecessors including Ruben Amorim, Erik ten Hag, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were all dismissed within roughly 24 to 48 hours following decisive defeats.

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Man United chiefs don’t hang about in swinging the axe as Michael Carrick awaits his fate

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