Eddie Howe is the favourite to replace Michael Carrick as Man United manager, whose exit seems inevitable following defeat to Bournemouth.
Eddie Howe has been backed into 4/5 favouritism to become the next Manchester United manager, with Michael Carrick facing mounting pressure following Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
The former Newcastle United boss has shortened from 9/4 to 4/5 over the weekend, as speculation intensifies over a potential managerial change at Old Trafford.
Carrick is now as short as 1/5 to be the next Premier League manager to leave his post, with United sitting 16th in the table following an eight-match winless run in all competitions.
Latest Man United Next Manager Odds
Here are the latest best available odds for the next permanent Manchester United manager, as of 9:15 on Monday morning.
| Manager | Best Odds |
|---|---|
| Eddie Howe | 4/5 |
| Julian Nagelsmann | 7/2 |
| Antonio Conte | 7/1 |
| Unai Emery | 10/1 |
| Kieran McKenna | 22/1 |
| Cesc Fabregas | 25/1 |
| Gareth Southgate | 25/1 |
| Thomas Tuchel | 28/1 |
Eddie Howe Favourite to Replace Michael Carrick
Eddie Howe has emerged as the clear bookmakers' favourite to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, with his odds shortening dramatically following another disappointing weekend for the Red Devils.
Available at 9/4 before the weekend, Howe has been cut to 4/5, representing a rise in his bookmaker-implied probability from 30.8% to 55.6%.
Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are reportedly the leading candidates should United decide to part company with Carrick.
The report suggests Howe would be interested in discussing the opportunity, having stepped away from Newcastle United in July after almost five years in charge.
Howe guided Newcastle to two Champions League qualifications and ended the club's 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy by winning the Carabao Cup in 2025.
His extensive Premier League experience could prove influential, with reports that United director of football Jason Wilcox favours Howe as Carrick's potential successor.
Nagelsmann remains his closest challenger in the betting at 7/2, while former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is available at 7/1.
Will Michael Carrick Be Sacked?
Michael Carrick's position at Manchester United is under increasing scrutiny following Sunday's 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.
The result extended United's winless run to eight matches in all competitions, leaving them 16th in the Premier League and just one point above the relegation zone.
United have collected only seven points from their opening eight league matches, their worst start at this stage of a season since 1986/87.
Carrick's side have won just twice in 12 matches across all competitions this season, with consecutive heavy defeats against Como in the Champions League and Bournemouth increasing the pressure.
The decision to leave captain Bruno Fernandes on the bench against Bournemouth also attracted attention, coming days after the Portuguese midfielder publicly questioned United's tactical approach following their 4-1 defeat to Como.
Despite guiding United to third place last season and earning a permanent appointment in May, Carrick now faces serious uncertainty over his future.
Reports suggest United's hierarchy have discussed potential replacements, although no official decision on his position has been announced at the time of writing.
Next Premier League Manager to Leave Odds
Carrick has also become the overwhelming favourite in the next Premier League manager to leave market.
| Manager | Best Odds |
|---|---|
| Michael Carrick | 1/5 |
| Pierre Sage | 9/2 |
| Alvaro Arbeloa | 16/1 |
| Regis Le Bris | 16/1 |
| Unai Emery | 20/1 |
Odds correct at the time of writing and subject to change.
At odds of 1/5, Carrick's implied probability of being the next Premier League manager to depart stands at 83.3%, before bookmaker margins are taken into account.
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage is his nearest challenger at 9/2, followed by Fulham's Alvaro Arbeloa and Sunderland's Regis Le Bris at 16/1.
United are next scheduled to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 31 October, although uncertainty remains over whether Carrick will still be in charge for that fixture.
