Manchester United to review Michael Carrick's future after 4-4 draw with Aston Villa

Manchester United are set to meet at their Carrington training ground early next week to discuss the future of manager Michael Carrick, according to reports. The review comes after the Red Devils drew 4-4 with Aston Villa at Old Trafford, a match in which United twice trailed by two goals before salvaging a point in stoppage time. The result left United 18th in the Premier League, one point above the bottom of the table, with only eight points from ten games.

Director of football Jason Wilcox is expected to chair the meeting and has reportedly backed Carrick in recent weeks. The club has also been evaluating a shortlist of potential replacements, which includes Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann, Antonio Conte and Unai Emery.

Former players and pundits have weighed in on the situation. Roy Keane told Sky Sports that Carrick "talks a lot but doesn't say much" and urged the manager to "tighten up" and improve defensively. Gary Neville, speaking on NBC Sports, said the club's ownership "don't have a clue what to do" and warned that frequent managerial changes have not solved United's problems.

Carrick himself rejected speculation about resigning during a post-match interview with Sky Sports, stating, "It's not going to happen," and emphasizing his intention to continue working on the team's improvements.

United's next fixture is an away match against Liverpool after the November international break, a game that could further influence the club's decision on Carrick's tenure.