Man Utd delay Carrick sacking until NYSE opens Monday — United 16th after Bournemouth thrashing

Manchester United could confirm Michael Carrick's sacking today after a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth dropped them to 16th, one point above the relegation zone. The Guardian reports the club cannot officially announce the dismissal until informing the New York Stock Exchange, which was closed over the weekend — same delay that followed Ruben Amorim's exit last month.

Carrick's position became untenable after Sunday's humiliation at the Vitality Stadium. United have won just two of their last ten league games, with the defense conceding 18 goals in that span. The board reportedly held emergency meetings Sunday night but NYSE regulations require market notification before major personnel announcements.

For Nigerian fans tracking the 14 Super Eagles players across Premier League clubs, United's chaos affects viewing habits and betting markets. Amad Diallo's development stalls under caretaker managers. Fantasy Premier League managers holding United assets face tough transfer decisions before the next gameweek deadline.

Will INEOS opt for a short-term fixer or pursue a long-term project manager — and can either stop the slide before United face an actual relegation battle?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/26/epl-real-reason-why-man-utd-havent-sacked-carrick-yet/