{
  "id": 16624632,
  "title": "Man Utd crisis deepens as Carrick faces axe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/man-utd-crisis-deepens-as-carrick-faces-axe-16624632",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T16:23:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1564255/man-utd-crisis-deepens-carrick-faces-axe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United finds itself in a managerial crisis as midfielder Michael Carrick is likely to lose his job following the team's recent poor performances. The club, currently positioned just above the relegation zone in the Premier League, has not won a match in eight games. Carrick's two-year contract, signed in May, came after he helped the team achieve third place and secure a return to the Champions League. However, a significant decline in form this season has put pressure on Carrick's position. The former United midfielder, who was warmly welcomed by fans after his team's 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth, denied the speculation that his exit was a farewell to the club. Former United captain Gary Neville believes that the club's problems extend beyond the manager and that significant changes are needed to return United to its former glory.",
  "summary": "MANCHESTER: Winless in eight games and hovering just above the Premier League relegation zone, struggling Manchester United are facing the prospect of yet another managerial change, with Michael Carrick likely to pay the price.",
  "key_points": [
    "Manchester United faces managerial crisis",
    "Michael Carrick likely to lose job",
    "Team's poor performances pressure Carrick"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}