Man Utd pressure mounts on Carrick as Howe linked

Manchester United's poor start to the season has intensified pressure on manager Michael Carrick, with reports indicating the club's hierarchy is prepared to act if results do not improve. The team's recent form, including a 3-2 Carabao Cup loss to Brighton after leading 2-0, has raised questions about Carrick's position. The defeat to Brighton followed a 1-0 Premier League loss to Manchester City, leaving United with four points from their opening four league matches. Former striker Louis Saha has criticized Carrick's tactics, stating the current system is "dangerous" and lacks the necessary patterns of play. Saha identified the departure of Casemiro on a free transfer as a significant loss, arguing the midfielder was crucial to the team's balance and rhythm. Reports from multiple outlets suggest the club's owners, INEOS, are growing restless and would consider a managerial change if the poor run continues. Eddie Howe, who left Newcastle United in the summer, is reportedly willing to take charge at Old Trafford if formally approached.