Man Utd make decision on sacking Michael Carrick hours after Aston Villa draw as odds dramatically slashed
Manchester United have already made their mind up on sacking Michael Carrick heading into the final international break of the year.
Following their dramatic win over Roma midweek, United secured another big comeback result as they scored twice in injury time to draw 4-4 with Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
Despite this, some fans believe that the results are not enough to save head coach Carrick's job, and it appears the United board have now made up their mind.
Man United make Michael Carrick sack decision after Aston Villa comeback draw
Despite United's recent uptake in form leading to the two comeback results, it doesn't hide the fact that the season has been nothing short of a disaster so far.
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United are currently in the relegation zone of the Premier League in 18th and are 17th in the Champions League, having been knocked out of the Carabao Cup in their first match back in September.
However, recent results appear to be enough for United to remain confident in Carrick, as The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell
"They wanted to give him [Carrick] time to turn results around without giving the definition. We then found out it was to do with the international break which is at this point and a reassessment is in the works," Whitwell said on Talk Of The Devils.
"I’ve been making a few calls tonight and the temperature doesn’t feel like…the way it’s happened at the end [of the Villa game] with two late goals, doesn’t feel like an immediate urgency to make that kind of call again."
Later adding: "I don’t sense that’s a situation that’s going to change, I don’t think Michael Carrick is going to lose his job as we speak right now."
United face a massive fixture against historic rivals Liverpool at Anfield in their first match back after the international break on November 22.
A win would certainly be enough to steady the ship and prove that Carrick still has a chance to make things work at United, while a big loss would likely be the final nail in the coffin, certainly in the eyes of the fanbase.
Following the Liverpool match, United face a busy period with 9 matches in all competitions after Liverpool through to the end of the year - nine Premier League games and two Champions League games.
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Shock name emerges as favourite to replace Carrick at Man United
If United do decide to sack Carrick over the international break or later in the year, there will no doubt be a number of names linked with replacing him at Old Trafford.
In recent weeks, the likes of Antonio Conte, Julian Nagelsmann, Eddie Howe and Fabian Hurzeler are all rumoured to have been considered as a potential United manager.
But now, it appears that former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino would be the most likely appointment, having long been linked with the Old Trafford job.
According to odds via MGMBET, Pochettino, who is now the USA national team manager is a 5/2 favourite to replace Carrick should he be sacked, with Howe behind at 3/1.
The Argentine recently signed a new contract to remain in charge of the USMNT, but it is believed that he would be open to a return to the Premier League in the near future, presenting a chance for United.
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