Manchester United boss Michael Carrick under pressure after club-record winless league run
The gist
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says he expects to stay on despite the club sitting 18th in the Premier League.
The board is still weighing his future during the international break, with United on one win in 11 games.
How it unfolded
- Oct 23, 2026With his side on a seven-match winless run, Carrick opened his news conference with an emotional statement lasting more than five minutes, admitting "we've lost our way" and calling on players to "respect the club".
- Oct 25, 2026United lost 3-0 at home to Bournemouth, leaving them just above the relegation zone after their worst-ever start to a Premier League season; pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher said Carrick looked poised to lose his job.
- Oct 28, 2026Senior figures at the club felt the players were underperforming badly and should shoulder some blame; Kobbie Mainoo returned to training after a fortnight out injured.
Key terms
- Premier League
- The top professional football league in England, contested by 20 clubs with promotion and relegation.
- Champions League
- An annual European club football competition organized by UEFA, featuring top-division clubs.
- relegation zone
- Moved down to a lower division after finishing among the worst teams in a league season.
Source: Wikipedia