{
  "id": 16604886,
  "title": "Manchester United: Five managers who could replace Michael Carrick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/manchester-united-five-managers-who-could-replace-michael-carrick-16604886",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-26T12:17:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/26/manchester-united-five-managers-who-could-replace-michael-carrick/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United is facing a dire situation after a poor performance in the UEFA Champions League, resulting in the dismissal of manager Michael Carrick. The club's current predicament has led to speculation about potential replacements. Four candidates who could potentially take over the reins are Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte, Julian Nagelsmann, and Unai Emery. Each of these managers brings a unique style and background to the table, making them viable contenders to steer the struggling Red Devils back to success.",
  "summary": "The writing is on the wall for beleaguered Michael Carrick after what has been a disastrous week for the Manchester United manager. On Wednesday, Carrick watched his side suffer a 4-1 Uefa Champions League thumping at Italian side Como , after which club captain Bruno Fernandes publicly blamed the humiliation on the coach's tactics . The Portuguese was dropped and left as an unused substitute…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}