New manager set to arrive for Newcastle vs Man Utd with Michael Carrick on brink

Manchester United could have a new manager in place before Newcastle United welcome them to St James’ Park on December 2nd, with Michael Carrick reportedly on the brink of losing his job at Old Trafford.

David Ornstein has revealed that Man Utd intend to relieve Carrick of his duties, with work already underway on potential replacements. And with Eddie Howe among the names being considered, there could be an interesting twist ahead of our meeting with the Manchester club next month.

Ornstein reveals Man Utd plan to sack Carrick

In a major update, The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported that Man Utd intend to part company with Carrick, although the club are still insisting that no final decision has been made.

In a post on X, Ornstein posted: 'Manchester United intend to relieve Michael Carrick of duties. Man Utd say no final decision and nothing set in stone but work undertaken on replacements. Multiple sources anticipate change before Liverpool.'

The report claims Man Utd have already begun exploring alternative managerial options, with multiple sources anticipating a change before their trip to Liverpool on November 22nd.

Carrick’s position has come under increasing scrutiny following a difficult start to the campaign, with Man Utd struggling to find consistency and results.

Mauricio Pochettino is expected to feature prominently in the search, while former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann are also understood to have admirers at Old Trafford.

Could Howe be in the Man Utd dugout against Newcastle?

The possibility of Howe taking charge of Man Utd is particularly interesting from our perspective, especially with our meeting at St James’ Park coming up in just over three weeks time on December 2nd. 

Howe remains a hugely significant figure in our recent history, having led us back into the Champions League and ended our long wait for a major domestic trophy with the Carabao Cup triumph in 2025.

A return to St James’ Park as an opposition manager would certainly be a strange experience for Newcastle supporters, particularly if he were to arrive in the Man Utd dugout.

Howe has been touted as the leading candidate and may be keen on the position, but Pochettino and Nagelsmann also seem to be firmly in the conversation.

It is certainly an intriguing situation to follow. We could be facing a completely different Man Utd side, under a former Newcastle manager, when they arrive at St James’ Park next month.