Como defeat increases pressure on Manchester United’s Carrick

Manchester United’s 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como has intensified pressure on head coach Michael Carrick, as speculation grows about possible replacements. The club has not announced a decision to dismiss him, and no successor has been appointed. The loss, played on October 21, extended United’s winless run to seven matches across all competitions, according to reports. Carrick was made permanent head coach in May 2026 after serving as interim manager. United have won two of their first 11 matches this season, one report said, while another described the team’s Premier League return as seven points from seven games and said it had been eliminated from the Carabao Cup. Journalist Alan Nixon reported that former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe would accept the Manchester United job if offered it and is the leading candidate to replace Carrick. That report does not establish that United have made an offer. A separate report said Howe is among the managers the club is monitoring should it decide to make a change, alongside Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler and former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte. Manchester United’s immediate decision remains unsettled. A report on the club’s...