What now for Man Utd and Carrick?

Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United manager remains uncertain following a dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa. Manchester United currently sit 18th in the Premier League relegation zone with only one win in 11 matches, representing their worst-ever start to a Premier League campaign. The club hierarchy is taking time during the two-week international break to assess Carrick's future before a scheduled visit to face Liverpool at Anfield.

According to Sky Sports, Manchester United's leadership would ideally prefer to keep Carrick until the end of the season rather than appoint an interim coach. If a managerial change is made, potential targets of interest include Julian Nagelsmann, Eddie Howe, and Fabian Hurzeler, while an approach for Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is considered unlikely.