When will Manchester United sack Michael Carrick and who could replace him as manager?

The pressure has been mounting on Carrick following a disappointing start to the season, and the situation took a turn for the worse over the weekend as, without kicking a ball, Man Utd slipped into the Premier League relegation zone after Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City.

So where does this leave Carrick?

When will Manchester United sack Michael Carrick?

Carrick had been widely expected to be sacked at that point and then again after Man Utd were beaten 2-0 by Chelsea in the Premier League, a result that sent them crashing down the table.

Now, even though Carrick ended a nine-game run without a victory in thrilling fashion against Roma, the first half performance was a disaster and United could have easily found themselves three or four goals down at half-time.

Michael Carrick has overseen just one Premier League win this season

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There was the argument that Man Utd picked up some much-needed momentum, but the calamitous fashion of Sunday’s 4-4 draw with Aston Villa suggested there was nothing of the sort.

While it remains to be seen when Carrick’s departure is made official, it is understood that a managerial change is expected before Man United face bitter rivals Liverpool at Anfield a week on Sunday (November 22).

Who decides if Michael Carrick is to be sacked?

As per reports, Manchester United's football operations leadership, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox hold all the power with regards to Carrick’s future.

Decision makers: Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox

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Who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United?

Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann were initially the leading contenders to replace Carrick. Both are currently free agents after leaving Newcastle and the Germany national team respectively during the summer.

According to the Guardian, Howe was the preferred candidate of Wilcox, but Nagelsmann is highly regarded by Christopher Vivell, Man United’s head of recruitment, to replace Carrick which means there is the potential of a power struggle at board level.

Mauricio Pochettino is said to be open to a return to the Premier League

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Didier Deschamps has reportedly turned down an approach over the Man United manager’s job, while a new wildcard name has been in the frame in the shape of Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness, whose potential appointment would be considered another big gamble.