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Carrick walking on thin ice as 6-time league winner ready to negotiate with Man Utd

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Carrick walking on thin ice as 6-time league winner ready to negotiate with Man Utd
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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is under significant pressure following a poor start to the Premier League season. Reports suggest Antonio Conte is a leading candidate to replace him as the club struggles for form.

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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is starting to feel the pressure, with Antonio Conte emerging as a concrete candidate to replace him.

On Saturday, the Red Devils resumed their campaign with a 1-1 draw as they hosted Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.

Spurs entered the contest last in the Premier League standings, but they dominated the action in the first half and managed to net a late equaliser through Dominic Solanke despite being reduced to 10 men.

After collecting only six points from as many league fixtures, United have recorded their worst league start in 40 years.

Therefore, many observers believe Carrick won't be able to survive the storm . With a terrifying fixture list that includes clashes against Atletico Madrid, Leeds United, Chelsea, Como, and Roma, the 45-year-old might not make it to the November international break.

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