"Michael Carrick" is included in the list of the top 10 English Premier League managers most likely to be sacked after an unimpressive start to the season.
On 15 Sep 2026 GMT+7, the top 10 English Premier League managers at risk of dismissal were revealed following disappointing performances at the start of the 2026-27 season after four matches, with Michael Carrick, the English manager of "the Red Devils" Manchester United, among them.
This follows their recent 0-1 home defeat against "the Sky Blues" Manchester City at Old Trafford, despite the visitors playing with only 10 men from mid-first half. Manchester United have 4 points from 4 games, sitting 13th, and here are the 10 Premier League managers currently most likely to be sacked.
Top candidate 1: Frank Lampard (Coventry City)
Second candidate: Álvaro Arbeloa (Fulham)
Third candidate: Roberto De Zerbi (Tottenham Hotspur)
Fourth candidate: Michael Carrick (Manchester United)
Fifth candidate: Unai Emery (Aston Villa)
Sixth candidate: David Moyes (Everton)
Seventh candidate: Pierre Saha (Crystal Palace)
Eighth candidate: Oliver Glasner (Nottingham Forest)
Ninth candidate: Matthias Jaissle (Newcastle United)
Tenth candidate: Gary O'Neil (Ipswich Town)