Manchester United 'make Michael Carrick sack decision' after Aston Villa draw

United head coach is on the brink despite Aston Villa draw

Michael Carrick is expected to be sacked by Manchester United.

While the under-pressure manager ended a run of nine games without a win as Man United beat Roma in the Champions League last week and then rescued a point at home to Aston Villa - having twice trailed by two goals - those results will not be enough to keep Carrick in the job.

It remains to be seen when an official announcement will be made, but the report states that a change is anticipated before the Red Devils face bitter rivals Liverpool in the Premier League on November 22 at Anfield.

This decision, ultimately, keeps in line with previous reporting as Carrick had been widely expected to be sacked after the 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth and then again after Man Utd were beaten 2-0 by Chelsea in the Premier League, a result that sent them crashing down the table.

However, it was agreed that Carrick would oversee the Roma and Aston Villa games before his situation would be reassessed prior to the international break.

On the brink: Michael Carrick

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Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are believed to be among the leading contenders to replace Carrick as Man United head coach.

Both are currently free agents after leaving Newcastle and the Germany national team respectively during the summer, but Howe’s Premier League experience may be the deciding factor if a change is made.

Mauricio Pochettino, meanwhile, has emerged as a new front-runner and despite recently signing a new contract to remain in charge of the USMNT, but is known to be open to a return to the Premier League.