Manchester United's recent draw isn't the only lukewarm result this week.
Rumours circling the club report that manager Michael Carrick's time with the team is limited, supposedly meeting his fate in a meeting with co-owner Sir James Ratcliffe in the next 24 hours.
The first few months of Carrick's stint as permanent manager of Manchester United haven't gone to plan, with the team finishing matchday 10 with a pitiful eight points from five draws, four losses, and just one singular victory.
His potential replacements are Mauricio Pochettino, Eddie Howe, and Julian Nagelsmann, but many are questioning if they'd want anything to do with this team.
Current fan sentiment is mixed. Some believe that Carrick is a scapegoat for deep-rooted club issues, and that he should step aside for this very reason. Others have simply lost confidence in Carrick's abilities.
Manchester United haven't had a consistent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 after serving the team for 26 and a half years.
Pochettino has been linked to Manchester United on previous occasions, but at the moment is only months into a second contract with the US Men's national team, planning on leading them to success at the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
However - over the past few years - Pochettino has consistently referenced his desires to come back to English football after his time at Tottenham came to an end.
We're expecting to hear in the coming days if Manchester United determines a reported $10 million release clause a worthwhile investment.
Another contender, Eddie Howe, has reportedly just turned down the manager job at Crystal Palace after Pierre Sage has found himself in similar hot water, although no definitive statements have been made. Reports say Howe has his eyes on Carrick's job.
Julian Nagelsmann, who coached the German Men's national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is also reportedly being considered for the position. He is a free agent and has recently been in talks with Juventus.
Importantly, he has reportedly turned down Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea jobs in the fast due to dissatisfaction with the "structures above him". Manchester United's nasty recent habit of managerial change alongside millions of pounds of debt don't exactly align with his requirement.
More news is expected to break in the coming days.
