Man United review Carrick’s future as Pochettino emerges

Manchester United are reviewing Michael Carrick’s position after a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa left the club 18th in the Premier League, while Mauricio Pochettino has emerged in reports as a leading possible successor. United have not confirmed a decision to dismiss Carrick or an appointment, and the status of discussions with potential replacements remains unsettled in the reporting.

The draw left United with eight points from 10 league matches and one league victory. The club is due to resume its league campaign away to Liverpool on November 22, after the international break. Reports have described a possible managerial change before that fixture, but Manchester United has not publicly confirmed that one will take place.

Sky Sports reported that director of football Jason Wilcox was leading a review of team performances. It said no final decision on Carrick had been made and substantive discussions with alternative candidates had not yet taken place. In a separate report, David Ornstein said United intended to relieve Carrick of his duties, while noting that the club said no final decision had been made. The accounts point to a review but do not establish that the club has...