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Manchester United stance on sacking Michael Carrick revealed after hitting 40-year low

Red Devils booed off again at Old Trafford after last-gasp draw with 10-man Tottenham

By George Flood · Evening Standard

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 12:16 PM

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Manchester United reportedly have no immediate plans to sack manager Michael Carrick despite a 40-year low league start.
United drew 1-1 with 10-man Tottenham after Dominic Solanke scored a stoppage-time equalizer following Bryan Mbeumo's opener.
Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for Tottenham after headbutting Manchester United defender Luke Shaw.

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Manchester United reportedly have no plans to sack manager Michael Carrick despite recording their worst league start in 40 years. United owners INEOS remain willing to give Carrick time to reverse their fortunes following a disappointing 1-1 draw against 10-man Tottenham at Old Trafford, where home supporters booed the team at both half-time and full-time.

Bryan Mbeumo initially gave United the lead before Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for headbutting Luke Shaw. However, Dominic Solanke equalized in stoppage time, leaving United 12th in the Premier League table with just six points from six matches ahead of a Champions League fixture against Atletico Madrid.

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Manchester United stance on sacking Michael Carrick revealed after hitting 40-year low

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