Carrick Confident Despite Manchester United's Worst Start Since 1986
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick remains confident despite the club's worst league start in 40 years, following a draw with Tottenham and a Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
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| Time | Chance of yes |
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| now | 1% |
| 10 Oct, 18:46 UTC | 1% |
| 9 Oct, 19:17 UTC | 2% |
| 9 Oct, 14:45 UTC | 2% |
| 8 Oct, 22:10 UTC | 1% |
| 7 Oct, 22:12 UTC | 2% |
| 7 Oct, 08:40 UTC | 1% |
| 6 Oct, 05:15 UTC | 2% |
| 4 Oct, 07:31 UTC | 1% |
| 2 Oct, 17:18 UTC | 2% |
| 2 Oct, 01:40 UTC | 1% |
| 1 Oct, 23:12 UTC | 2% |
| 1 Oct, 18:12 UTC | 1% |
| 29 Sept, 23:15 UTC | 2% |
| 29 Sept, 06:31 UTC | 1% |
| 29 Sept, 05:53 UTC | 2% |
| 26 Sept, 00:08 UTC | 1% |
| 25 Sept, 07:35 UTC | 2% |
| 25 Sept, 06:54 UTC | 1% |
| 25 Sept, 00:52 UTC | 2% |
| 24 Sept, 06:15 UTC | 1% |
| 24 Sept, 04:17 UTC | 2% |
| 23 Sept, 15:54 UTC | 1% |
| 22 Sept, 13:09 UTC | 2% |
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The story so far
5 publishers have covered this in 20 articles since 7 Oct 2026. SI Feed published first, on 7 October at 22:00 UTC; BBC Sport followed 33h 36m later. The most recent article, from BBC Sport, appeared on 14 October at 09:39 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: The Guardian Sport (major outlet), www.espn.com (major outlet), SI Feed, BBC Sport, SkySports.
3 prediction markets price this story:
- Manchester United — the market puts it at 1%, with $468 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 13 Jun 2027. The market resolves to Yes if Manchester United wins the 2026-27 English Premier League title. Otherwise, it resolves to No. Readers often mistake the date of the linked news story for the resolution deadline.
- Michael Carrick — the market puts it at 58%, with $180 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Jan 2027. The outcome is Yes if Michael Carrick stops being Manchester United's manager before January 1, 2027. The outcome is No if he remains in that role on or after that date. Readers often mistake the linked article's publication date for the resolution deadline.
- Will Manchester United win the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League Championship? — the market puts it at 1%, with $4k traded in the last 24 hours, closing 30 May 2027. The Yes outcome requires Manchester United to win the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League title. The No outcome applies if any other team wins or if elimination makes victory impossible. Readers often mistake early tournament exits for a final resolution, but the market stays open until the actual winner is crowned.
Odds are the market's probability that the outcome happens, updated every few minutes. They are information about what traders expect, not a forecast we make and not investment advice.
How it unfolded
Every source in the order it published, with the odds on Manchester United at that moment. A dash means the source published before we started tracking prices.
- SI FeedShould Under-Pressure Michael Carrick Be Fearing for His Man Utd Job?1%
- BBC SportCarrick stays cool, but should he be worried about Man Utd's form?1%
- The Guardian SportManchester United’s early wobble makes Tottenham visit a must-win for Carrick2%
- SI FeedMichael Carrick’s Dreaded Man Utd Injury Update Comes With One Major Silver Lining2%
- SI FeedMan Utd Player Ratings vs. Tottenham: Dreadful Red Devils Stunned By 10-Man Spurs1%
- BBC Sport'It hurts a lot' - Carrick 'understands' boos after Tottenham draw1%
- The Guardian SportCarrick ‘massively disappointed’ after United drop points against 10-man Spurs1%
- www.espn.comMan United should've beaten Spurs. Not doing so shows how much trouble Carrick & Co. are in1%
- BBC SportBoos, anguish & fading belief -'worrying day' for under-pressure Carrick1%
- SI FeedMan Utd Sink to 40-Year Low, Giving Michael Carrick Nowhere to Hide1%
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- SkySportsCarrick must share burden of Man Utd's underperformance with his players1%
- SI FeedWhy Running Is Nowhere Near Man Utd’s Biggest Problem for Michael Carrick1%
- SkySportsPressing problems for Man Utd? How viral clip exposes issues for Carrick1%
- SkySportsMerse: Carrick is in trouble, it's a nightmare week for Man Utd1%
- SkySports'This could get very messy, very quickly!' - Carra on Man Utd's lack of intensity1%
- The Guardian Sport‘No negativity’: Carrick still confident at Manchester United despite ‘sticky’ start1%
- SI FeedMichael Carrick Relishing Opportunity of Man Utd’s 40-Year Low1%
- SI FeedMichael Carrick Stuck in Impossible Cycle Over Man Utd’s Biggest Concern1%
- SkySportsMan Utd beaten by Atletico as Yoro controversially sent off1%
- BBC SportMan United are hurting - Carrick1%
- Current odds1%
Sources
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- ‘No negativity’: Carrick still confident at Manchester United despite ‘sticky’ start The Guardian Sport ·
- Man United should've beaten Spurs. Not doing so shows how much trouble Carrick & Co. are in www.espn.com ·
- Carrick ‘massively disappointed’ after United drop points against 10-man Spurs The Guardian Sport ·
- Manchester United’s early wobble makes Tottenham visit a must-win for Carrick The Guardian Sport ·
- Man United are hurting - Carrick BBC Sport
- Man Utd beaten by Atletico as Yoro controversially sent off SkySports
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- Michael Carrick Stuck in Impossible Cycle Over Man Utd’s Biggest Concern SI Feed
- Michael Carrick Relishing Opportunity of Man Utd’s 40-Year Low SI Feed
- 'This could get very messy, very quickly!' - Carra on Man Utd's lack of intensity SkySports
- Merse: Carrick is in trouble, it's a nightmare week for Man Utd SkySports
- Pressing problems for Man Utd? How viral clip exposes issues for Carrick SkySports
- Why Running Is Nowhere Near Man Utd’s Biggest Problem for Michael Carrick SI Feed
- Carrick must share burden of Man Utd's underperformance with his players SkySports
- Man Utd Sink to 40-Year Low, Giving Michael Carrick Nowhere to Hide SI Feed
- Boos, anguish & fading belief -'worrying day' for under-pressure Carrick BBC Sport
- 'It hurts a lot' - Carrick 'understands' boos after Tottenham draw BBC Sport
- Man Utd Player Ratings vs. Tottenham: Dreadful Red Devils Stunned By 10-Man Spurs SI Feed
- Michael Carrick’s Dreaded Man Utd Injury Update Comes With One Major Silver Lining SI Feed
- Carrick stays cool, but should he be worried about Man Utd's form? BBC Sport
- Should Under-Pressure Michael Carrick Be Fearing for His Man Utd Job? SI Feed
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- Kalshi Michael Carrick 58% −9
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- Polymarket Will Manchester United win the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League Championship? 1%
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