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Carrick Fights for Man Utd Job Ahead of International Break
Michael Carrick could be dismissed if Manchester United slip further in the league after a 3-2 Champions League win over Roma.
- On Sunday, Michael Carrick takes charge of Manchester United against Aston Villa in a match that could determine his future, despite Tuesday's dramatic 3-2 Champions League comeback victory over Roma.
- Tuesday's comeback ended a nine-game winless run, United's longest in 40 years. Yet the club faces intense pressure, potentially dropping to the bottom of the Premier League table before Sunday's kickoff if results go against them.
- Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, previously linked to the United job, is reportedly nearing a new deal with the Birmingham club. Villa has won only once at Old Trafford in 15 years.
- Club hierarchy remains undecided on a replacement for Carrick, with sources reporting "little idea" regarding the next step. Candidates like Sebastian Hoeness and Fabian Hurzeler present complications, including high compensation costs.
- Leadership will use the upcoming international break to weigh long-term options, as the club attempts to stabilize after insufficient summer support for Carrick. Plans to address squad needs in January.
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The Independent (US)Inside Man United’s indecision and the question that will decide Carrick’s future
A vintage Old Trafford comeback, encouraging underlying numbers and doubts over the list of potential replacements mean there is growing sense that Carrick could yet survive the international break even if they lost to Aston Villa on Sunday. By Miguel Delaney
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