Man Utd expected to sack head coach Carrick

Carrick's position under review during international break; board expected to recommend his sacking after United's worst 40-year start to a domestic season.

Manchester United appear increasingly likely to sack head coach Michael Carrick following the club's worst start to a domestic campaign in 40 years. The club retained Carrick after a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on 25 October, with plans to reassess during November's international break.

However, BBC Sport understands that chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are expected to recommend Carrick's dismissal to minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family, though no final decision has been made.

United sit 18th in the table after Sunday's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa. The club has already sounded out potential replacements, including former former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and ex-Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann.

Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is known to be interested in the role, while former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is understood to be open to joining Old Trafford, despite his USA coaching contract containing clauses that would allow him to leave for high-profile positions.