Man Utd next manager frontrunner revealed as Michael Carrick given 48% chance to leave before CHRISTMAS

MICHAEL CARRICK has been given a 48% chance of leaving Manchester United before CHRISTMAS. The Red Devils boss has had his odds slashed in the market to be the first Premier League boss to leave. Michael Carrick watches on as United score late to salvage a point at Fulham Credit: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire He trails Roberto De Zerbi is that particular market but you’d have to assume Carrick would top the bill were it not for Matheus Cunha’s late, deflected equaliser in the draw with Fulham on Sunday. It’s been a tough start to the campaign for Carrick and co as they reside in the bottom half of the Premier League table with five points from five games and a 0 in their goal difference column. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Not to mention the dire week which saw them lose the derby to ten man City before a 40+ year record was lost, when throwing away a 2-0 half time lead to Brighton to be dumped out the League Cup early. So just how crucial might that Cunha effort be in Carrick’s immediate future? Next Premier League Manager To Leave (1st) Betfair odds Roberto De Zerbi 2/1 Michael Carrick 5/2 Alvaro Arbeloa 4/1 Pierre Sage 5/1 Frank Lampard 7/1 Gary O’Neil 11/1 Oliver Glasner 12/1 Regis Le Bris 16/1 Matthias Jaissle 20/1 Unai Emery 25/1 While he still appears to have the backing of the United hierarchy, bookmakers Betfair have priced him at 11/10 to leave before Christmas – making that a 48% chance. Those odds have also been shortened, having previously been a 5/2 shot. Next Man Utd manager odds Betfair have priced up the potential Carrick replacements, should that 48% chance grow larger in the weeks to come. And it’s former Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe who tops the betting as the 15/8 market leader. Howe left the Magpies in the summer after the club appeared to go through a transitional period and Howe himself needed a break from management. Whether or not that break would be long enough for him, it’d be a difficult job to ever turn down and he’s been long linked with the role. Julien Nagelsmann (10/3) is the second favourite and would be another cheap option as he remains out of work having recently left the German national team. It’s incredible to think he’s not yet even 40 years of age given the experience he’s built up and he’d surely be an attractive option. Next Man Utd manager | Betfair Latest Betfair odds Eddie Howe 15/8 Julian Nagelsmann 10/3 Fabian Hurzeler 5/1 Kieran McKenna 17/2 Antonio Conte 10/1 Thomas Tuchel 11/1 Gareth Southgate 14/1 Unai Emery 14/1 Fabian Hurzeler (5/1) led his Brighton side to that sensational Old Trafford comeback in the cup recently and is third favourite. Another (very) young German manager, he’s set for a massive future in the game and while a clear step up, it could be a job that comes too early for him. Kieran McKenna (17/2) has been long linked with an Old Trafford return and is 17/2, ahead of Antonio Conte at 10/1 and England boss Thomas Tuchel at 11s. INEOS favourite, Gareth Southgate and Aston Villa boss Unai Emery are both at 14/1. What the bookmakers say Betfair spokesperson James Mackie said: “Odds have been dramatically slashed on Michael Carrick to be the first Premier League manager to leave their role during the 2026/27 season with the Man United boss now 5/2 from 10/3 to go following the Red Devils’ latest Premier League setback against Fulham on Sunday. “Carrick has also seen his odds shorten into 11/10 – a 48% chance – from 5/2 to leave the club before Christmas, while he is 2/1 to still be in charge on 30th May 2027. “Roberto De Zerbi is the 2/1 frontrunner to go first after his odds were slashed from 5/1 after Tottenham’s defeat against fellow strugglers Aston Villa on Saturday.” Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – gamcare.org.uk Read our guide on responsible gambling practices. For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. Comment now