Michael Carrick favourite to be first Premier League boss SACKED after Hull loss as clear Man Utd replacement emerges

BettingFootball Bets Commercial content notice: Taking one of the betting offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org. MICHAEL CARRICK is the new bookies’ favourite to be the first Premier League boss SACKED. And according to bookmakers Betfair, there’s already a clear favourite as to his successor at Manchester United, too. Credit: Getty Images Next Premier League manager to leave in 2026/27 season Betfair latest odds Michael Carrick 6/1 (was 33/1) Sergej Jakirovic 7/1 Frank Lampard 7/1 Roberto De Zerbi 17/2 (was 16/1) Alvaro Arbeloa 17/2 Gary O’Neil 9/1 Oliver Glasner 9/1 Enzo Maresca 12/1 Unai Emery 12/1 (was 50/1) Matthias Jaissle 12/1 Regis Le Bris 12/1 Pierre Sage 16/1 Carrick watched on as his United side slumped to a hugely disappointing 2-0 defeat to new boys Hull on Saturday. Despite a strong end to last season, reinforcements brought in and a decent pre-season under their belts, it was an abject display from United in all departments, despite dominating the ball. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The squad still looks light in certain areas, particularly with Champions League football to contend with this season. But they were more than fancied to start the season strongly with Hull and Ipswich in their first two games before a trip to Everton on MD3. So defeat to Hull on Saturday could already ring alarm bells, as it has done with the bookies. Betfair have slashed Carrick from as big as 33/1 to be the first Premier League manager sacked – where he’s now into the 6/1 favourite. He leapfrogs Frank Lampard and Sergej Jakirović – who got the better of him on Saturday – at the top of the betting market. And the same firm have priced up Carrick’s potential replacements too and it’s former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe who is the clear favourite to be the next Man Utd boss. Howe quit as Toon boss in the summer to take a break from coaching but he’s been put up as a Carrick replacement, with Julian Nagelsmann (10/3) and Thomas Tuchel (4/1) in behind. Next Manchester United manager odds Betfair latest odds Eddie Howe 2/1 Julian Nagelsmann 10/3 Thomas Tuchel 4/1 Kieran McKenna 10/1 Gareth Southgate 14/1 Darren Fletcher 20/1 Carlo Ancelotti 20/1 Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: “Michael Carrick has now become the new frontrunner to be the second Premier League manager to leave their role during the 2026/27 season with the Man United boss’ odds having been slashed into 6/1 from 33/1 to go following the Red Devils’ shock defeat to newly-promoted Hull City on the opening day. Sergej Jakirovic follows alongside Frank Lampard, who are both second favourites at 7/1. “Elsewhere, Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi is now 17/2 to go next, having been 16/1 prior to his team’s defeat to Brentford, meanwhile Unai Emery’s odds have shortened to 12/1 from 50/1 last week as the Europa League holders were thrashed 4-0 by Brighton on Sunday. “Other contenders to leave their role next include Matthias Jaissle and Regis Le Bris, who are both 12/1, while Xabi Alonso can be backed at 40/1 ahead of Chelsea’s opener against Fulham on Monday night.” 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