Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterThe 60-year-old has revealed that he anticipates Manchester United fans to be unhappy with anything less than major silverware success under Carrick.The Red Devils made impressive strides last term under their former player, now permanent manager, ascending from 15th-position in 2024/25, to third in the Premier League standings.That finish enabled Manchester Uniteds return to the Champions League they will play Sabah FK on Thursday evening but Sheringham believes that expectations will not be tempered this term.Itll be interesting to see how long his hair stays nice, dark and flowing Sheringham on pressure faced by CarrickThe Red Devils are currently positioned 11th in the Premier League table, having taken a loss, draw and win from their opening three matches.Their campaign began with a 2-0 defeat on the road at Hull, which they followed up with a 5-2 Old Trafford victory against Ipswich Town. Last weekend, they fell to an Everton equaliser in added time. You may like Michael Carrick has done the minimum required so far at Manchester United: now the work REALLY begins Manchester United bordered on challenging under Michael Carrick, but can the now permanent manager prevent the Red Devils from their usual backslide in his first complete season? Manchester United 2026-27 season preview It wasnt always sumptuous, fantastic, breathtaking football, but there was more of a mental toughness Gary Pallister on Carricks start as Manchester United manager, and the opportunity to build from here Sheringham, who once won the treble with Manchester United, believes that Carrick will soon be under significant pressure by the Red Devils faithful, with expectations of major silverware.The pressure is huge at Manchester United, he confessed. The expectation may not be there right this minute, but within the football club and among the supporters over the years, they won't be happy with fourth, third, or second.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Within the club and around it, the pressure is huge, [even] without outside interest playing the part of saying Manchester United are not good enough.Anyone within Manchester United who has been involved with Manchester United knows the pressure of what it's like to play for Manchester United. Everywhere you go, people want to beat you. And Michael knows that, he's been a player, he continued.Sheringham expressed optimism for the clubs future under Carrick, but admitted that he anticipates the pressure will take a significant toll on the 45-year-old. What to read next Manchester United debut revealed for Carlos Baleba as Michael Carrick breaks silence on new arrival Exxclusive: Harry Redknapp evaluates Frank Lampard's task after Coventry's promotion Enzo Maresca under Manchester City ownership scrutiny after just two games: report It'll be interesting how long his hair stays nice and dark and flowing on the touch line. That pressure brings the grey hairs or the baldness at some stage for these managers, said Sheringham.And all of sudden you look and go, blimey. He's got old, and that's what that pressure does. [Thats] being involved in football in general, but Man United even more so.But Michael knows that. I love his character. I wish him well and I think he will come good, concluded the 60-year-old.This interview was conducted by BetVictor Online Casino.TOPICSMichael CarrickTeddy SheringhamManchester UnitedPremier LeagueChampions LeagueKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
