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Michael Carrick

Also known as: United boss Carrick

Manchester United manager facing pressure after extended winless run and 2-0 Chelsea loss in November 2026.

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  1. November 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Carrick shrugs off Man Utd sack talk ahead of Roma match By AFP November 02, 2026 10:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's English head coach Michael Carrick takes a team training session a …

    Carrick shrugs off Man Utd sack talk ahead of Roma match
  3. Citizen Digital

    Carrick expects Man Utd stay despite Chelsea defeat By AFP November 01, 2026 07:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's English head coach Michael Carrick gestures on the touchline during the …

    Carrick expects Man Utd stay despite Chelsea defeat
  4. October 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Brighton inflicted a second straight Premier League defeat on Manchester City with a 1-0 win to close within two points of the leaders on Saturday, while Manchester United slumped to another damaging defeat for Michael Carrick …

    Brighton stun Man City at home
  6. Citizen Digital

    Chelsea beat Man United, deepen Carrick’s struggles By AFP October 31, 2026 06:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Michael Carrick's stay of execution as Manchester United boss may not last …

    Chelsea beat Man United, deepen Carrick’s struggles
  7. Citizen Digital

    No surprise to Carrick he's still Man Utd manager By AFP October 30, 2026 10:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's English head coach Michael Carrick reacts to their defeat on the pitch aft …

    No surprise to Carrick he's still Man Utd manager
  8. Citizen Digital

    Carrick fights for Man Utd job, Arsenal face Liverpool test By AFP October 30, 2026 02:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's English head coach Michael Carrick looks on during the English P …

    Carrick fights for Man Utd job, Arsenal face Liverpool test
  9. Citizen Digital

    Neville warns managers need sacking 'for their own good' as Carrick fights on By AFP October 30, 2026 05:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United English coach Michael Carrick reacts during the …

    Neville warns managers need sacking 'for their own good' as Carrick fights on
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeUnder-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he was "here to do my job" as he insisted he needed "no assurances" over his future at Old Trafford. …

    No surprise to Carrick he's still Man United manager
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeGary Neville says managers sometimes need to dismissed "for their own good" as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick. …

    Neville warns managers can need sacking 'for their own good' as Carrick fights on
  12. Citizen Digital

    Carrick to stay in charge of Man Utd for Chelsea game By Agencies October 27, 2026 03:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's English head coach Michael Carrick looks on during the English Pr …

    Carrick to stay in charge of Man Utd for Chelsea game

Yesterday

  1. Carrick dismisses sack speculation before Roma Champions League tie

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick downplayed suggestions his position is precarious as he prepares the team for a Champions League match against Roma following a nine-game winless run that extended to a 2-0 loss at Chelsea.

    23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 1 November

  1. Carrick expects to remain Manchester United manager after Chelsea loss

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he expects to stay in charge despite a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea, which extended the club's winless run to nine matches. Carrick was retained after a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth the previous weekend and will manage the team in Tuesday's Champions League visit of Roma.

    1 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 31 October

  1. Brighton beats Man City 1-0, closes on Premier League lead

    Brighton secured a 1-0 away victory over Manchester City, their first ever win at the Etihad in 18 attempts, moving to within two points of the leaders. Yasin Ayari scored in the 11th minute and goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen made several saves to secure the win.

    31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Chelsea defeats Man United, worsening Carrick's tenure

    Chelsea beat Man United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, with Morgan Rogers scoring in the 50th minute and Cole Palmer converting a penalty after Lisandro Martinez received two yellow cards. The loss leaves Manchester United winless in nine games, just one point above the relegation zone.

    31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 30 October

  1. Carrick insists he is here to do job despite poor form

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he needed "no assurances" over his future and was unsurprised to still be in charge, despite mounting criticism of the team's dismal form and eight games without a win.

    30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Manchester United's Carrick faces Chelsea test; Arsenal visit Liverpool

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, granted a reprieve after a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth, faces a vital trip to Chelsea; Arsenal defend their Premier League title at Liverpool while Manchester City meet Brighton for the second time in four days.

    30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Gary Neville says managers sometimes need dismissal for own good

    Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to be dismissed "for their own good" as Manchester United persists with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick, whose future has been subject to intense speculation following a run of eight games without a win that left United one point above the Premier League relegation zone.

    30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 29 October

  1. Carrick unfazed by criticism, insists he will continue managing United

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he needs "no assurances" over his future and was unsurprised to still be in charge despite the team's eight-game winless run and 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, which left them one point above the Premier League relegation zone.

    29 October 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Neville says managers sometimes need dismissal for their own good

    Gary Neville says Manchester United managers can need to be dismissed "for their own good" as Michael Carrick remains under pressure after a run of eight games without a win and a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth. Neville suggests United's hierarchy debated Carrick's future but decided to stay with him due to lack of planning and available options.

    29 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Carrick stays on as Man Utd manager for Chelsea match

    Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United's head coach for their trip to Chelsea this weekend, despite the club's poor start and a recent 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth. According to BBC Sport, the 45-year-old has been given an opportunity to turn things around with United sitting one place above the relegation zone and on an eight-match winless run.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Carrick to manage Manchester United against Chelsea

    Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United manager for Saturday's Premier League match at Chelsea, according to BBC, Sky Sports, and Press Association reports. Carrick's position had been under scrutiny following eight games without a win and a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth that left United one point above the relegation zone.

    27 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 26 October

  1. Manchester United manager Carrick under pressure

    Manchester United, winless in eight games and hovering near the Premier League relegation zone, face a potential managerial change with coach Michael Carrick likely to be replaced after a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Manchester United manager Carrick faces sack after poor form

    Manchester United, winless in eight games and near the Premier League relegation zone, are likely to replace manager Michael Carrick following a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth. Former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and ex-Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann are reportedly in contention for the role.

    26 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Manchester United loses 3-0 to Bournemouth; Carrick's job in doubt

    Manchester United suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday, extending their winless run to eight games and leaving them 16th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone. Manager Michael Carrick's decision to drop captain Bruno Fernandes backfired in the loss.

    25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 24 October

  1. Brighton coach Hurzeler dismisses Man United speculation

    Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says he is fully focused on his job at the club despite speculation linking him to Manchester United, where Michael Carrick's position is under threat following a seven-game winless run.

    24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Carrick says he is confident turning around Man United slump

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is "totally confident" he can arrest his side's slump after a 4-1 loss to Como stretched United's winless run to seven games. Carrick labelled the defeat as "totally unacceptable," though his position is at risk ahead of Sunday's visit of Bournemouth.

    24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 23 October

  1. Man Utd faces Bournemouth amid winless run and managerial pressure

    Manchester United host Bournemouth seeking to end a seven-game winless streak, with manager Michael Carrick under pressure as the club sits 13th in the Premier League. Brighton, in third place, travel to Liverpool while Manchester City pursue an unbeaten campaign at Aston Villa.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Wayne Rooney criticizes Manchester United squad unity and discipline

    Manchester United great Wayne Rooney called the current squad "babies" and "selfish" following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como and post-match criticism of manager Michael Carrick by captain Bruno Fernandes. United sit 13th in the Premier League and face Bournemouth on Sunday.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Carrick dismisses job concerns after Manchester United's 4-1 loss

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick acknowledged an "unacceptable" 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como and a seven-match winless run, but stated he is not concerned about losing his position.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Fernandes criticises Carrick tactics after Man Utd defeats Como

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticised manager Michael Carrick's tactics following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, with the club now winless in seven games. Fernandes said United started poorly, conceded early, and lacked pressure and movement on the ball.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Manchester United captain laments belief lacking in Como defeat

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said his side lacked belief as they suffered a 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como on Wednesday, extending their winless run to seven games. Fernandes told TNT Sports that United started poorly after conceding in the second minute and never recovered.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Manchester United loses 4-1 to Como in Champions League

    Manchester United suffered a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como on Wednesday, with Nico Paz scoring twice and Tasos Douvikas and Jacobo Ramon also scoring for the Italians. The loss extended United's winless run to seven games and deepened pressure on manager Michael Carrick.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Manchester United manager says only wins ease doubts

    Michael Carrick, Manchester United's manager, says he needs no reassurances from the club's hierarchy as winning games is the only way to silence speculation over his future. United have won just two of their 10 games in all competitions this season and face a Champions League trip to Como on Wednesday.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 19 October

  1. Man Utd draws at Leeds; Carrick sees positive signs

    Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leeds United, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalizing Bryan Mbeumo's first-half goal. Manager Michael Carrick described the result as a "fresh start" despite the team's winless streak extending to six matches in all competitions.

    19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Manchester United draws with Leeds, pressure mounts on Carrick

    Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leeds on Sunday, leaving manager Michael Carrick under pressure after two wins in nine games this season. The result came after a midweek row between defender Lisandro Martinez and the club hierarchy following a 2-0 Champions League loss to Atlético Madrid.

    18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 17 October

  1. Carrick says Man Utd has moved on from Martinez outburst

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said Friday that the club had "moved on" from Lisandro Martinez's recent criticism of the hierarchy, describing it as "really not a drama for us as a group." Martinez, who was fined for his outburst following a 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid, apologized on Thursday and has been confirmed for United's next Premier League match.

    17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 16 October

  1. Man United worst start in 40 years amid Carrick pressure

    Manchester United face their worst Premier League start in 40 years with mounting pressure on manager Michael Carrick, after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid was followed by defender Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the club's hierarchy over squad investment. Manchester City aim to extend their perfect start despite uncertainty over their future due to potential sanctions for breaking financial rules.

    16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Martinez apologises for criticising Man United board investment

    Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez apologised on Thursday for publicly criticising the club's board for a lack of investment in the transfer market following their 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

    16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Manchester United defender criticizes investment after losses

    Lisandro Martinez attributed "anger and frustration" following Manchester United's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid to his criticism of the club's board for insufficient transfer investment, despite United's third-place Premier League finish and expected return to Europe's top competition. Martinez specifically targeted technical director Jason Wilcox, saying he expected more squad reinforcement; United signed three midfielders for around £150 million.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Man United defender Martinez criticizes board's summer transfer investment

    Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez criticized the club's board for insufficient investment this summer, following a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. United are winless in five games and have made their worst start to a Premier League season in 40 years.

    14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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