Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 22 Sept 2026
Carrick under pressure as United's winless run hits three
Manchester United's stuttering start has left Michael Carrick facing growing scrutiny at Old Trafford.
Michael Carrick
coach
Club
Manchester United
Role
Manager
Last result
1-1 draw at Fulham
League position
12th
Winless run
Three games
What happened. Manchester United's 1-1 draw away to Fulham stretched the club's winless streak to three games heading into the international break. United sit 12th in the Premier League and are already out of the EFL Cup.
- Successive defeats to Manchester City and Brighton preceded the Fulham draw.
- The board is reportedly not planning to replace Carrick with Antonio Conte.
- Transfer speculation is building ahead of the winter window.
United have three weeks before returning to action, with clarity on the coaching situation expected in that time.
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