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Manchester United to Decide Carrick's Fate in Monaco

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In Short: Manchester United will meet in Monaco to decide the fate of head coach Michael Carrick, who faces potential dismissal after a poor start to the season.

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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick's future will be decided at a meeting in Monaco, attended by owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox, according to the BBC. The meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, will determine Carrick's fate following a disappointing start to the season.

The BBC and Ratopati reported that United have made their worst start to a domestic campaign in 40 years. Meanwhile, Sportsmole noted that Carrick's position is under threat after the club slipped to 18th in the Premier League following a chaotic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday.

Carrick's reaction to the growing expectation of his dismissal was defensive. When asked about his team's ability to react to a disappointing start, Carrick told the BBC, “It's not been that bad.” He also told the media, “It's one game,” after the Aston Villa match.

According to the BBC, Berrada and Wilcox will present their recommendation to Ratcliffe and the Glazer family, though a decision on Carrick's future may not come until Thursday. The Athletic, cited by Bleacher Report, stated that the club is “expected to relieve” Carrick of his duties.

Former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is the favored candidate to replace Carrick. The Athletic and The Guardian also mentioned Pochettino as a potential replacement, while The i Paper added Eddie Howe to the list of favorites.

The BBC noted that Carrick was given three games until the international break to prove he and the players could reverse a dismal start. However, Sportsmole claimed that Carrick will be given the opportunity to turn things around at Old Trafford following a dismal start to the campaign.

The Guardian reported that Carrick is clinging on to his job after a desperate run of seven games without a win before Sunday's Premier League home game against Bournemouth. The Athletic and The i Paper also stated that Manchester United intend to relieve Carrick of his duties, with work already being undertaken on replacements.

Despite the growing pressure, Carrick remains optimistic. He told the media, “It's one game,” after the Aston Villa match, indicating his belief that the team can turn things around.

Carrick's position is under threat, and that a decision on his future will be made in Monaco. Both outlets also noted that Pochettino is a favored candidate to replace Carrick.

In conclusion, while there are slight variations in the details, the BBC, Ratopati, and Sportsmole all agree that Carrick's future at Manchester United is uncertain, and that a decision will be made in Monaco, potentially leading to his dismissal.

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The sources have not established a specific timeline for Carrick's potential dismissal, but the general consensus is that a decision will be made soon.

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