Eddie Howe Michael Carrick
Eddie Howe Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick's Manchester United future is back under the microscope following the chaotic draw to Aston Villa in the Premier League.
The excellent comeback win over AS Roma earlier this week alleviated pressure on Carrick but a bizarre 4-4 draw at Old Trafford against Unai Emery's side has seen some sack calls return with United third from bottom in the table on just one win.
Club chiefs opted against making a change last month after defeat to Bournemouth and the board remain uncertain over what to do.
Eddie Howe has been touted as one potential candidate with director of football Jason Wilcox said to want a manager with Premier League experience. However, the former Newcastle United boss is reportedly not as well-liked by others at the club.
With all of that being said, MEN Sport has the latest news and updates on Carrick's future following another defeat...
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Man United board's sack stance
United's board remain uncertain over what to do regarding Michael Carrick's future as head coach.
They now have a fortnight to decide, with this month's international break being the last until March. United are unbeaten in their last two matches, making late comebacks in both games at Old Trafford.
However, they have conceded six goals across those two fixtures and have now gone 11 matches without keeping a clean sheet. United have just a single shutout this season across all competitions, which came against Azerbaijan Premier League champions Sabah, a Champions League match that was almost two months ago.
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Well, what a game that was. United go into the November international break on the back of a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford, but will that be enough for Michael Carrick to keep his job?
Goals deep in added time from Patrick Dorgu and Joshua Zirkzee rescued a point, but United remain in the relegation zone, a point adrift of Coventry City and Nottingham Forest. They have now gone without a win in their last nine domestic matches, a run that will be approaching three months by the time they next play, away at Anfield against Liverpool.
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