Currently in the Premier League's relegation zone, Manchester United have won just one league game so far this season. Their eight points put them above Sunderland on goal difference alone, while both clubs are only one point ahead of last-place Crystal Palace. After saving the Red Devils in an interim role last year, head coach Michael Carrick had the label removed after the club's finish following former manager Ruben Amorim's firing.

Now, it appears that Carrick could be joining him. According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, and Laurie Whitwell, Manchester United is expected to fire Carrick before this current international break ends.

“Manchester United are expected to relieve Michael Carrick of his duties as head coach,” wrote the trio on Monday afternoon.

United's 1-5-4 record and -5 goal differential are just the start of the club's woes so far this fall. Following another busy summer transfer window in which the Red Devils' midfield was rebuilt with three signings, expectations were high at Old Trafford. Many believed that Manchester United would not only challenge for the Premier League title, but once again compete in European football as well.

However, Carrick has failed to deliver on those goals. Manchester United has only beaten Ipswich Town at home in the Premier League, and that was on August 30th. They've only won two of their four Champions League matchups, most recently against Roma at home last week. A home victory over Sabah on September 10th is the only other victory for the Red Devils this fall.

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After a disappointing start filled with heartbreak and questionable decision making, it makes sense that the Manchester United brass would look to make a change. Owners Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer Family, along with other key team leaders like team CEO Omar Berrada, will make the ultimate call on Carrick's future over the current international break.

By the time that United return to the pitch on November 22nd against Liverpool at Anfield, a new head coach could be roaming the visiting sidelines. Will Carrick's potential replacement lead Manchester United back to the promised land? Or will it be another failed appointment, like Carrick, Amorim and Erik ten Hag were over the last three years?