Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces an increasingly uncertain future at Old Trafford following the club's dismal start to the Premier League season. Despite guiding the Red Devils to a third-place finish and Champions League qualification last term, United has secured only one victory in their first seven league games this season, leaving them in the bottom half of the table.

Football pundit Alan Shearer has openly suggested Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler as a potential replacement for Carrick, also naming Eddie Howe and Antonio Conte as strong candidates. Hurzeler's Brighton is currently performing exceptionally well, sitting third in the Premier League, just five points behind leaders Manchester City. Carrick expressed mixed feelings after United's recent 1-1 draw with Leeds United, acknowledging the tough match. The team is scheduled to compete in the Champions League against Como.