Michael Carrick faces an anxious few days, as the Manchester United board decides whether now is the time to look for a new manager. Recent weeks have seen unhelpful interviews from Lisandro Martinez and Bruno Fernandes, while results have been turbulent, most recently including a come-from-behind win against Roma, a dramatic eight-goal draw at home to Aston Villa.
Sunday’s point means United sit inside the relegation zone after 10 games. Whilst remaining there still seems unlikely, the prospect of European football next season is already starting to look beyond them.
Next Man United manager betting odds
With the clouds continuing to circle, Eddie Howe remains prominent in the betting, but a new name has soared up the odds since the weekend.
US boss Mauricio Pochettino could have been backed to take over at 33/1 as recently as the start of November. However, the money has come in for the former Spurs, PSG and Chelsea manager, leaving the Argentine now vying with Howe for favouritism. Ex-Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann is next on the list of prospective Man Utd managers, according to leading UK betting sites.
| Manager | Next Man United Manager Betting Odds | Probability |
| Eddie Howe | 2/1 | 33% |
| Mauricio Pochettino | 5/2 | 29% |
| Julian Nagelsmann | 9/2 | 18% |
| Antonio Conte | 7/1 | 13% |
| Unai Emery | 10/1 | 9% |
| Kieran McKenna | 20/1 | 5% |
| Fabian Hurzeler | 25/1 | 4% |
| Gareth Southgate | 25/1 | 4% |
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Howe leads race to replace Carrick
Eddie Howe remains the favourite, a position he held consistently through October as United’s results worsened. United’s hierarchy are said to rate him for his Premier League pedigree, his pressing style, and the experience of taking Newcastle into the Champions League, a run that showed he could build something lasting on a budget well short of the traditional “big six.” Next comes Pochettino, who notably defied the odds to take Spurs all the way to the 2019 Champions League final, before winning Ligue 1 with PSG and leading the US to the round of 16 at last summer’s World Cup.
Julian Nagelsmann sits third, offering the continental, more progressive alternative to Howe’s English top-flight experience. He’s managed at the very top already, winning the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich, and he’d arrive with no club commitments standing in the way if United came calling.
Antonio Conte and Unai Emery come next in the Manchester United manager betting. Conte brings a Premier League title with Chelsea and further silverware at Juventus and Inter, the kind of track record that speaks for itself regardless of the project he inherits. Emery is seen as one of the best managers in Europe, and has managed years of success at Aston Villa, which has included multiple top 5 finishes, some historic nights in the Champions League and a Europa League trophy. Whichever direction United go, it seems like proven pedigree will be one of the main factors they look for should they sack Carrick.
Where can I bet on the next Man Utd manager?
While we expect most betting sites to offer odds once Manchester United’s managerial post becomes vacant, the options are currently relatively scarce. The bookmakers below do all have live betting markets though, so don’t miss out if you have an early fancy for who the next man in the hot seat will be.
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