Carrick walking a tightrope as Man Utd crisis deepens after Spurs draw, he could be sacked before December

Manchester United face an escalating crisis as manager Michael Carrick grapples with a dire start to the season, potentially facing termination before December. After Tottenham Hotspur's 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Saturday, United's precarious position was further exacerbated. Bryan Mbeumo's goal led 1-0 for United, but Rodrigo Bentancur's dismissal moments later should have cemented their advantage.

However, Solanke's late equalizer squandered the lead, resulting in another disappointing draw for the Red Devils. United's opening six league matches yielded just six points, their worst start since the 1986/87 season. The team's inability to win five of their six games this season and sit just three points above the relegation zone have raised concerns about Carrick's managerial abilities.

United has consistently struggled to control games, especially against 10-man opponents, as evidenced by their failure to capitalize on Phil Foden's dismissal in their derby clash with Manchester City. Carrick acknowledged the scale of the problem and expressed confidence in his players, but emphasized the need for a swift positive turn in their performances and results.

The manager's task appears daunting, with three consecutive away fixtures against robust Atletico Madrid, Leeds United, and Como. United's hierarchy has backed Carrick, but should this alarming decline not be addressed in these upcoming games, his position could become untenable before December. United now faces another managerial crisis barely weeks into the new campaign.