# Man United crisis deepens as Carrick faces axe

> Manchester United's Michael Carrick faces managerial axe after winless streak and Premier League relegation threat.
- Title: Man United crisis deepens as Carrick faces axe · Malay Mail
- Summary: Manchester United's Michael Carrick faces managerial axe after winless streak and Premier League relegation threat. Manchester United's Michael Carrick may…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/10/26/man-united-crisis-deepens-as-carrick-faces-axe/240708
- Published: 2026-10-26T20:30:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manchester united, michael carrick, premier league, relegation, managerial change, financial crisis, transfer market, news, world
## Manchester United crisis deepens
Manchester United faces managerial change after eight winless games and hovering just above Premier League relegation zone.
## Carrick's recent performance
Carrick was warmly applauded by fans after a 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth but faced boos as players left the pitch.
## Carrick's two-year deal
Carrick received a two-year deal in May after inspiring United to third place in Premier League under Ruben Amorim.
## Premier League title drought
Manchester United last won Premier League title 13 years ago under Alex Ferguson.
## Carrick's emotional response
Carrick denied his lap of the pitch was a goodbye as he struggles to accept team's precipitous decline.
## Potential replacements
Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are reportedly in the frame for Carrick's replacement.
## Historical context
Carrick is a sentimental choice similar to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who was in charge for three years from 2018.
## Gary Neville's perspective
Gary Neville said fans are singing Carrick's song because they know what's coming but owners and players have badly let the club down.
## Financial struggles
Manchester United's debt has soared above £1.1 billion (RM6 billion) despite cost-cutting measures.
## Transfer market failures
United lost key midfielders Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes to other clubs after targeting a summer rebuild.
## Key takeaway

Manchester United's Michael Carrick may be replaced after a winless run and plummeting form, with the club's financial struggles and poor transfer decisions worsening the crisis.