7 pundits have their say on sacking Michael Carrick with opinions split on Man United boss

Pundits remain divided on whether Carrick should be sacked after United's worst Premier League start in history, with Neville arguing systemic issues run deeper than managerial change.

Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United manager is under intense scrutiny following the club's worst start to a Premier League season in history. United sit 18th in the table with just one win in their opening 10 league games, and the 45-year-old is expected to be sacked.

Pundits are sharply divided on the decision. Gary Neville argued that sacking Carrick will not solve United's fundamental problems, pointing to eight managerial changes in 12 years as evidence that recruitment and leadership failures run deeper than any individual manager. His brother Phil criticised the defensive setup, claiming the back four that finished the Aston Villa 4-4 draw is relegation-standard.

Roy Keane was more critical of Carrick himself, likening him to a politician and questioning what tactical improvements the manager can deliver. Jamie Redknapp echoed concerns about squad quality and confidence, citing the collapse against Brighton in the Carabao Cup as evidence of systemic issues.