Manchester United close to sacking Carrick

Doubts are growing about Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United manager, with the club's board reportedly considering reassessing his position during the international break following a string of disappointing Premier League results. Laurie Whitwell, a journalist with The Athletic, stated that Manchester United officials are reviewing Carrick's situation, despite acknowledging the strong support he enjoys from fans and several players in the dressing room. The club had given Carrick three games to turn things around after a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, but the team subsequently lost to Chelsea, then beat Roma, and drew 4-4 with Aston Villa. Whitwell explained on the "Talk of the Devils" podcast that the late comeback against Aston Villa, with Manchester United scoring two goals in the final minutes, helped to quell calls for an immediate decision regarding the manager's future. However, the journalist confirmed that the club intends to reassess the situation during the international break, given the continued poor results, leaving Carrick's future uncertain. Manchester United are currently 18th in the Premier League table, with 8 points from 10 games, which increases the pressure on the coaching staff and puts Carrick's continued tenure to a difficult test.