Michael Carrick sack odds SLASHED after Man Utd draw as six-man shortlist ‘revealed’

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has seen his odds of becoming the first managerial casualty of the season slashed by betting sites, though he is not the front-runner.

This is all reflected in the latest odds with Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi the favourite among bookmakers, Betfair, to lose his job first, but Carrick is not too far away.

A Betfair spokesperson 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.”

(Odds via Betfair, subject to change. Find the latest free bets offers from Betfair)

Man United return to action, ironically against Tottenham at Old Trafford in their first match back after the international break on Saturday, October 10.

Former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is also said to be an option along with names such as Julian Nagelsmann, Gareth Southgate, Thomas Tuchel and Unai Emery being mentioned too.