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Why Michael Carrick has arrived at Carrington amid Manchester United crisis talks

Michael Carrick was pushed closer to the brink as Man Utd lost 3-0 to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday.

By Steven Railston · Manchester Evening News

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 2:11 PM

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Michael Carrick attended Carrington to watch Manchester United's Under-21s play Hull City amid talks over his managerial future.
Executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox held crisis talks following United's 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.
Manchester United has gone eight consecutive matches without a win across all competitions.

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Michael Carrick arrived at Carrington around 1:50 pm on Monday to attend a behind-closed-doors friendly between Manchester United's Under-21s and Hull City. His appearance comes while club executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox hold crisis talks regarding his future as manager.

The board is considering Carrick's dismissal following a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, extending United's winless streak to eight matches. Eddie Howe is reportedly Wilcox's preferred candidate if a change is made, with Unai Emery, Antonio Conte, and Julian Nagelsmann also mentioned.

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