Michael Carrick faces Manchester United exit as winless run reaches eight games

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is reportedly on the verge of being dismissed, with the club said to be preparing to terminate his contract early.

According to Teamtalk, the club’s owners are considering using a break clause to end Carrick’s time in charge. Manchester United’s hierarchy is understood to be deeply unhappy with the team’s results this season.

The club have now gone eight matches without a victory. Their latest setbacks included a 4-1 defeat by Como and a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth.

Manchester United sit 17th in the English league table after eight rounds, having collected seven points.