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Michael Carrick handed sack timeline as Manchester United labelled ‘a joke’

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Manchester United will sack Michael Carrick before Christmas – history is repeating itself at Old Trafford. That’s the opinion of ex-Chelsea defender Jason Cundy, who has ripped into the Red Devils following Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to ten-man Manchester City . United boss Carrick could find himself under pressure if results do not improve Getty United mustered just three shots on target on home soil against a City side who had Phil Foden given his marching orders in the 23rd minute. How have Man United performed this season? Defeat to the Citizens was United’s second Premier League loss from their opening four games. A horror opening match saw Hull emerge as 2-0 winners, with a 5-2 win over Ipswich followed up with a 2-2 draw away at Everton . Having mustered just four points from as many games, United languish in 13th spot. It is their joint-worst start to a Premier League season since the 1992/93 campaign. Only last term under Ruben Amorim ‘s tutelage had United also picked up a mere fou

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