Michael Carrick is now the favourite to be the next Premier League manager to leave his post following Manchester United's defeat to Atletico Madrid.
Pressure is mounting on Carrick after Tuesday night's 2-0 Champions League defeat extended Manchester United's winless run to five matches across all competitions.
The result has prompted another shift in the betting markets, with Carrick shortening from 11/4 to 13/8 to be the next Premier League manager to leave his post.
Meanwhile, former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe remains the 5/1 joint-favourite to become the next permanent Manchester United manager, attracting 40% of all bets placed through Oddschecker in that market this week.
Antonio Conte has also emerged as a significant market mover, with his odds cut from 6/1 to 3/1 by BetVictor on Tuesday.
Next Man United Manager Odds
As of Wednesday morning (14th October), Eddie Howe and Antonio Conte are the joint-favourites to replace Michael Carrick as the next Manchester United manager.
Eddie Howe Favourite as Punters Back Former Newcastle Boss
Eddie Howe has established himself as the joint-favourite to replace Michael Carrick, with his odds of 5/1 implying a 16.7% probability of becoming Manchester United's next permanent manager.
The former Newcastle manager has also dominated betting activity on Oddschecker, accounting for 40% of all bets placed in the next Manchester United manager market this week.
Howe has been without a club since leaving Newcastle at the end of July, bringing an end to almost five years at St James' Park.
During his tenure, he guided Newcastle into the Champions League and famously delivered their first major domestic trophy in 70 years by winning the 2025 Carabao Cup.
His availability means Manchester United would not need to negotiate a compensation package with another club, potentially making him an attractive candidate should the Old Trafford hierarchy decide to make a change.
Antonio Conte Odds Slashed Amid Manchester United Links
Antonio Conte has emerged as another leading contender, with the Italian's odds shortening considerably this week.
BetVictor cut Conte from 6/1 to 3/1 on Tuesday, although a best price of 5/1 remains available across the wider market.
The movement comes amid reports linking the former Chelsea and Tottenham manager with a potential move to Old Trafford.
It was reported on Tuesday that Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb had suggested talks between Conte and Manchester United were progressing towards an agreement.
However, no managerial change or agreement has been officially confirmed.
Conte would bring significant Premier League experience, having won the title with Chelsea in 2016/17 before subsequently guiding Tottenham to Champions League qualification.
His managerial record also includes Serie A titles with Juventus, Inter Milan and Napoli.
Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler is another contender at 8/1, while Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann is available at 10/1.
Carrick Sack Odds: 82% of Punters Back Man United Boss to Leave
Michael Carrick has overtaken Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa to become the favourite in the next Premier League manager to leave market following Tuesday's defeat to Atletico Madrid.
Carrick's odds have shortened from 11/4 to 13/8, representing an increase in implied probability from 26.7% to 38.1%.
The latest Oddschecker betting data highlights the growing expectation among punters that his time in charge could be coming to an end.
Of all bets placed through Oddschecker on Wednesday in the next Premier League manager to leave market, 82% have backed Carrick.
Man United Top Five Finish Odds Drift From 1/3 to 11/10
Manchester United's disappointing start has also had a significant impact on their prospects of securing another season of Champions League football.
Before the 2026/27 campaign began, United were priced at just 1/3 to finish inside the Premier League's top five.
However, those odds have since drifted to 11/10, highlighting how dramatically expectations have changed during the opening weeks of the season.
| Market | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Top Five Finish – Pre-Season | 1/3 | 75.0% |
| Top Five Finish – Latest | 11/10 | 47.6% |
The change represents a 27.4 percentage-point decline in United's bookmaker-implied probability of finishing inside the top five.
Having finished third last season under Carrick, United entered the new campaign with expectations of consolidating their position among England's leading clubs.
Instead, their early struggles have left them playing catch-up, while growing speculation around Carrick's future threatens to create further uncertainty at Old Trafford.
With Eddie Howe attracting substantial betting support, Antonio Conte shortening in the next-manager market and Carrick now heading the Premier League sack race, the coming weeks could prove decisive for Manchester United's managerial future.
