Michael Carrick is running out of time to save his job at Manchester United, with the club poised to ramp up the search for a fourth permanent manager in three years since minority owners Ineos took over football operations.
Carrick – who impressed during his interim spell in charge last season – has come under huge pressure following United’s worst start to a season in 40 years and the dismal 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League on Wednesday night.