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Manchester United weigh Carrick’s future after seventh straight game without a win
Michael Carrick is expected to remain Manchester United’s manager for Sunday’s match against Bournemouth, but senior figures are concerned after a seventh consecutive game without a win, including a 4-1 defeat by Como. The club has begun identifying possible replacements, while injuries and underperforming players add to pressure on a team that has won only twice in 11 games.
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What matters
- United’s hierarchy is divided between giving Carrick more time and making another managerial change.
- Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann are among the reported possible replacements.
Context & caveats
- The reported replacement process and Carrick’s position remain subject to change before Sunday’s match.
Why this made the edition
Current, consequential managerial uncertainty at a major club, with a material development beyond the previously published account: United has begun identifying possible replacements while Carrick remains in charge for Sunday's match.
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