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The four contenders to replace Michael Carrick as Man Utd boss as crunch talks called

Manchester United chiefs are meeting on Tuesday to decide who should replace Michael Carrick as manager following a miserable start to the season, with four names in consideration…

By Felix Keith · Mirror

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 9:53 AM

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Manchester United chiefs are considering Eddie Howe, Mauricio Pochettino, Julian Nagelsmann, and Antonio Conte to replace Michael Carrick.
Carrick is expected to be dismissed with United sitting 18th in the Premier League.
United drew 4-4 with Aston Villa in their most recent fixture prior to the international break.

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Manchester United executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are set to meet with INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe to recommend replacements for manager Michael Carrick. Carrick is expected to be sacked after a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa left United sitting 18th in the Premier League, having won just three matches all season.

Eddie Howe, Mauricio Pochettino, Julian Nagelsmann, and Antonio Conte have emerged as the four primary candidates to take over at Old Trafford. Howe is currently unattached after leaving Newcastle, while Pochettino reportedly possesses a $10 million buyout clause in his contract with the United States national team.

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The four contenders to replace Michael Carrick as Man Utd boss as crunch talks called

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