# Manchester United consider Carrick’s future as Wilcox leads review

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/manchester-united-weighing-up-michael-carrick-sacking-as-wilcox-leads-review/
- Published: 2026-11-09T16:21:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T16:52:44+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/09/manchester-united-michael-carrick-jason-wilcox-review-sacking
- Topics: Football, Sport

## Key points

- United are assessing Carrick’s future after a poor run.
- The team has three wins in 15 matches.
- Eddie Howe is Wilcox’s preferred replacement.

## Summary

Manchester United are reviewing whether to sack head coach Michael Carrick, with director of football Jason Wilcox leading discussions with chief executive Omar Berrada. Their recommendation will go to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who oversees the club’s sporting policy, as United sit in the Premier League relegation zone after winning only three of their past 15 matches.

Carrick was given three games to improve results after a 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth: United lost 2-0 to Chelsea, beat Roma 3-2 and drew 4-4 with Aston Villa. The performances were inconsistent, and United have repeatedly conceded early goals. No addition to Carrick’s coaching staff is planned; if he leaves, former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is Wilcox’s preferred candidate and would consider the role.

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