Manchester United stance on sacking Michael Carrick revealed after hitting 40-year low

According to a report by Evening Standard on Sunday October 11, 2026, Manchester United have no immediate plans to sack manager Michael Carrick despite the club’s disappointing start to the Premier League season.

According to reports, the club’s owners, INEOS, are prepared to give Carrick more time to turn things around following Saturday’s frustrating 1-1 draw with Tottenham at Old Trafford.

United appeared to be heading for a crucial victory after Bryan Mbeumo broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute. However, Tottenham fought back despite being reduced to 10 men, with Dominic Solanke scoring a late equaliser to deny the hosts all three points.

The result increased the pressure on Carrick, whose side have reportedly collected just six points from their opening six league matches. The article describes this as Manchester United’s worst start to a league season in 40 years.

United supporters expressed their frustration by booing the team at both half-time and full-time, adding to the scrutiny surrounding the manager.

Carrick, who was appointed permanently in May after an impressive interim spell, previously guided United to a third-place finish and Champions League qualification, according to the report.

Those achievements could help explain why the club are reportedly willing to give him an opportunity to improve results rather than make another managerial change so early in the campaign.

However, United face a demanding run of fixtures, with upcoming matches against Atletico Madrid, Leeds, Como, Bournemouth and Chelsea set to test the squad.

Although INEOS are reportedly not considering an immediate dismissal, Carrick will need to deliver improved performances and more consistent results to ease the pressure.

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