Manchester United’s board has yet to decide whether to keep Michael Carrick as manager, despite his side’s 4‑4 draw with Aston Villa. The result leaves United 18th in the table, their worst start in 40 years, with just one win in ten games. Carrick, a 45‑year‑old former Middlesbrough boss, has been given more time after a 3‑0 loss to Bournemouth, but the hierarchy is reassessing during November’s break.
They considered replacing him with ex‑Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and former Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, while chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox will influence the final call. United’s defensive woes persist – 19 league goals conceded, 15 in the last three matches – and fans have turned on full‑back Diogo Dalot, who was booed off at Old Trafford. Substitute Joshua Zirkzee was also previously booed.
With matches against Liverpool, Coventry, Nottingham Forest and Sunderland ahead, the club faces a daunting run unless the defence tightens.
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