Michael Carrick makes 'crazy' admission as Manchester United delay sack decision

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Gent, O. (2026, November 2). Michael Carrick makes 'crazy' admission as Manchester United delay sack decision. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-carrick-future-sack-b1303261.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-02 · by Oli Gent

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Michael Carrick admitted to feeling "crazy" about his situation as Manchester United's interim manager despite recent poor performances and fan criticism. Despite reports suggesting he was close to being sacked after the loss to West Ham, Carrick stated that he is not treating it like a coach with only two games left and expressed eagerness for upcoming matches against Roma in the Champions League and Aston Villa at home.

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As of November 2, 2026, Michael Carrick remains the head coach of Manchester United despite facing intense pressure and poor results. Following a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth on Sunday and a 2-0 loss to Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday, many expected Carrick's dismissal. However, after holding clear-the-air talks with key players like captain Bruno Fernandes, Carrick has been given more time by the club’s hierarchy. Despite recent defeats, including the controversial sending off of defender Lisandro Martinez during the match against Chelsea, Carrick insists he needs "no assurances" about his job security and is committed to leading the team. Manchester United now faces upcoming challenges in the Champions League against Roma and domestic games against Aston Villa.

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🔮 He has not since returned to training, and will not feature here.

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🔮 You might think I'm crazy with the results we've had, but I can't wait for it."

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🔮 However, the Dane will not play any part as United return to continental competition tomorrow.

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🔮 The Dane had been sidelined with a hamstring problem that he picked up on international duty in September, but his comeback will be hugely welcomed amid United’s lack of senior left-back options.

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🔮 His return will be a welcome lift for the club, who are looking to end a nine-game winless run that stretches back to the end of August, when they defeated Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford in their only Premier League victory of the campaign.

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🔮 Most thought that their under-fire head coach would be relieved of his duties after the Bournemouth demolition, with the former midfielder seemingly waving goodbye to the Old Trafford faithful as he made his way off the pitch.

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Carrick PERSON · 3× United ORG · 2× Aston Villa ORG · 1× Atletico Madrid ORG · 1× Lisandro Martinez PERSON · 1× Roma ORG · 1× the Champions League ORG · 1× west London GPE · 1×

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It seemed as though Carrick was waving goodbye to the United fans as he walked off the pitch, and the home faithful turned on the players with relentless booing at the full-time whistle as they trudged off. Lisandro Martinez, who hit the headline for his open criticism of the club’s hierarchy following the loss at Atletico Madrid in October, was sent off in west London and Carrick did not acknowledge the centre-back as he made his way back to the dressing room.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-02

🔮 You might think I'm crazy with the results we've had, but I can't wait for it."

2026-11-02 · Evening Standard

Michael Carrick makes 'crazy' admission as Manchester United delay sack decision · assertive framing

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he → seem → room

Despite all that, Carrick does not feel like he is a “coach with two games left”, after it was reported that the club had spared him the sack, seeking to reassess his position during the November international break. asserted

club → feel → break

“Not at all,” he said on Monday. asserted

he → say → Monday

“You you never know what is going to happen in the future, but that doesn't change the way I feel. asserted

I → know → way

I can't wait for the agme tomorrow. asserted

I → wait → agme

You might think I'm crazy with the results we've had, but I can't wait for it." uncertain

I → think → it

United take on Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday before a home encounter with Aston Villa at the weekend. asserted

United → take → weekend

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