Michael Carrick Says Quitting as Man Utd Manager Is Not an Option

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has ruled out resigning from his position despite growing pressure following his side’s disappointing run of results in the Premier League.

Carrick made his position clear after Manchester United played out a dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

During a post-match interview with Sky Sports, the 45-year-old was asked whether he would consider walking away from the job if he believed it was the best decision for the club.

“It’s not going to happen, no,” Carrick responded.

When pressed about what he expected to happen during the upcoming international break, the United manager acknowledged the team’s struggles but maintained that he intended to continue working towards improving results.

“We haven’t won enough games, but I expect to move forward and keep working on the things that we’ve been working on, showing a lot of the good in the game today, tighten up a few mistakes and win football matches,” he said.

Carrick’s comments come amid increasing scrutiny over his position following Manchester United’s failure to secure consistent results this season.

The 4-4 draw against Aston Villa extended United’s winless Premier League run to eight matches, leaving the club in 18th position with eight points from 10 games.

United twice came from two goals behind during the encounter, with Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu scoring late goals to rescue a point.

Despite the dramatic comeback, the result left Manchester United in the relegation zone heading into the November international break.

Carrick, however, remains confident that his team can turn their season around, insisting that improvements in defensive organisation and concentration will be crucial to securing victories.

Manchester United will return to Premier League action on November 22 when they travel to Anfield to face rivals Liverpool.