Five managers who can replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United in November international window

Carrick’s tenure at Old Trafford is hanging by a thread.

Manchester United’s worst-ever start in the history of the Premier League continues. Before a late goal saved a draw against Aston Villa, the 20-time champions had only won one of their first ten Premier League 2026-27 games this season and were on the verge of suffering their fifth league loss of the year.

In any case, United will now be in the relegation zone for the next two weeks. When club football resumes at the end of the month, they will travel to Anfield to play fierce rivals, Liverpool.

Before the Red Devils’ next game, Manchester United might use the international break to bring in Michael Carrick’s successor. Carrick was given many chances to turn the tide around, but it seems like the board may have to decide on his future.

Five managers who can replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United in November international window

5. Unai Emery

Unai Emery, the most recent manager to surprise Manchester United, is reportedly well-liked by the INEOS management. Convincing Emery to abandon his Aston Villa ambition in favour of the circus at Old Trafford would be the most difficult task. Emery has a history at supposedly “big clubs,” but things didn’t work out for him at Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. Although he is the ideal prospect, United’s current situation is very different.

4. Gareth Southgate

Long-time supporters of Gareth Southgate, INEOS may not want him to be appointed, but in times like these, maybe a rational head is required. Even though Southgate hasn’t had a job since leaving the Three Lions position in 2024, few would be able to turn Manchester United down if they came knocking.

3. Antonio Conte

Antonio Conte is another option. When describing how he would like his next position to be at a fallen titan of English football, the Italian essentially put out a come-and-get-me appeal. It shouldn’t be difficult to convince him to join Manchester United because there aren’t many larger teams that have fallen worse. The only issue Manchester United may have is that when Conte is appointed by a team, things usually end horribly.

2. Julian Nagelsmann

Julian Nagelsmann, another manager who is presently unemployed, was suggested as a possibility during the summer, but Manchester United decided not to pursue it further due to his obligations with the German national team. Since leaving Germany, he is rumoured to be one of the runners and riders in the event that United decides to terminate the Carrick experiment during the international break.

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1. Eddie Howe

Eddie Howe is the most probable choice among unemployed applicants. There were rumours that INEOS rejected the idea of recruiting Howe before giving Carrick another shot. However, given the dire circumstances and the possibility that other Premier League teams would soon want a new manager, United may be compelled to contact Howe.

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