Carrick set for sack during FIFA window

Fans unfurled a protest banner at Old Trafford as the Red Devils struggled in the Premier League.

Relegation worries and Carrick's fate

United sit in the relegation zone, a position not seen for forty years, and have managed only eight points from ten league games. A 4‑4 draw with Aston Villa highlighted lingering performance flaws, even after a recent Champions League win over Roma. The club’s supporters displayed the banner during the Villa match, signalling anger at the owners.

English media report that manager Michael Carrick will be dismissed during the upcoming FIFA window, with journalist Ben Jacobs saying the board will confirm the decision. Principal shareholder Jim Ratcliffe will meet directors Omar Berrada and John Wilcox to finalise Carrick’s exit, while the former midfielder will still oversee Tuesday’s training session.

Pochettino emerges as favourite

Argentine Mauricio Pochettino, currently employed by the national team of Estados Unidos, is named as the leading candidate to replace Carrick. His contract with the United States federation contains a release clause, and United are prepared to meet it despite no contact having been made.

Fans on social media have also voiced support for Antonio Conte, though no official link has emerged, and former England boss Gareth Southgate is mentioned as another option despite being out of work since leaving the England side. Pochettino’s résumé includes spells at Southampton, Chelsea and Tottenham, where he reached the 2019 Champions League final. Olé highlighted the situation, using the term Manchester Unido when referring to the club.