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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… Asked whether those comments amounted to criticism of Carrick's tactics, Fernandes declined to point the finger at his manager. …
Fernandes laments 'mood of defeat' as Man Utd crumble in ComoCitizen Digital
… (Photo by PIERO CRUCIATTI / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Manchester United's struggles deepened with a dismal 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como on Wednesday, piling further pressure on under-fire manager Michael Carrick. …
Man Utd thrashed by Como in Champions League horror showCitizen Digital
Carrick says only wins can ease doubts over Man Utd future By AFP October 21, 2026 08:30 (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 applauds fans after the Englis …
Carrick says only wins can ease doubts over Man Utd futureCitizen Digital
Leeds draw feels like 'fresh start' for Man Utd's Carrick By AFP October 19, 2026 08:00 (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 applauds fans after the English …
Leeds draw feels like 'fresh start' for Man Utd's CarrickCitizen Digital
… Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Manchester United ended a turbulent week with a frustrating 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday, doing little to ease the pressure on beleaguered manager Michael Carrick …
Leeds hit back to deny Man Utd morale-boosting winCitizen Digital
Man Utd have 'moved on' from Martinez outburst, says Carrick By AFP October 17, 2026 06:01 (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 applauds the fans following …
Man Utd have 'moved on' from Martinez outburst, says CarrickCitizen Digital
Man Utd teetering towards crisis as Man City cloud hangs over Premier League By AFP October 16, 2026 07:30 (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 looks on dur …
Man Utd teetering towards crisis as Man City cloud hangs over Premier LeagueCitizen Digital
… But having faced criticism for piling pressure on under-fire manager Michael Carrick following United's poor start to the season, Martinez met with club officials. …
Martinez apologises for outburst at Man Utd hierarchyCitizen Digital
… I'm convinced that the way forward is to keep working together, with ambition and commitment." The pressure is rising on United boss Michael Carrick just months after he was handed the job on a permanent basis. …
Martinez blames 'anger' for dig at Man Utd hierarchyCitizen Digital
… Pressure is mounting on coach Michael Carrick after five games without a win but Martinez suggested sacking the Englishman was not the way forward. …
Man United's Martinez blasts board's lack of investmentManchester 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →