Bookmakers have suspended the betting on Michael Carrick being the next Premier League manager to be sacked.The Manchester United boss cut a sorry figure on Sunday as he trudged round the pitch at Old Trafford following the 3-0 humbling by Bournemouth.Although the United supporters continued to chant his name, his demeanour was one of a man who has seemingly accepted his fate and the axe is expected to fall at some point ahead of the weekend trip to Chelsea.Even though it is no longer possible to put a wager on Carricks departure, bet365 have come up with another innovative market: Who will be United boss on January 1, 2027?Carrick is still listed among the runners in the unlikely event he turns it round but his odds of 9/1 reflect the fact he is unlikely to get the opportunity.Former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, who is out of work and available, is favourite at 4/7 ahead of Julian Nagelsmann (4/1), Antonio Conte (7/1) and Unai Emery (8/1). Emery is the only one of the leading contenders currently in a job and it is believed it would require an expensive package to prise him out of Aston Villa.Darren Fletcher is listed if United opt to go down the temporary route once again while there are several other former United heroes, including Ruud van Nistelrooy, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs, in the running.Man Utd to be manager on 01/01/2027(odds are from bet365 and correct as of 3pm on Monday, October 26)Eddie Howe 4/7Julian Nagelsmann 4/1Antonio Conte 7/1Unai Emery 8/1Michael Carrick 9/1Kieran McKenna 12/1Gareth Southgate 20/1Darren Fletcher 25/1Fabian Hurzeler 25/1Ruud van Nistelrooy 33/1Cesc Fabregas 40/1Thomas Frank 40/1Keith Andrews 50/1Mauricio Pochettino 50/1Ole Gunnar Solskjr 50/1Wayne Rooney 50/1Ange Postecoglou 66/1Brendan Rodgers 66/1Carlo Ancelotti 66/1Daniel Farke 66/1Diego Simeone 66/1Luis Enrique 66/1Ralf Rangnick 66/1Roberto Martinez 66/1Ryan Giggs 66/1Sebastian Hoeness 66/1Thomas Tuchel 66/1Others on requestReasons to play with bet365Reason #21 More MarketsWhile most bookmakers will simply close the market on the next Premier League manager to lose their job, bet365 are always looking at ways to keep players involved.As part of their We Know Betting campaign, they have introduced Reasons that demonstrate their excellence in the market.Reason #21 is More Markets and this is a perfect illustration!Responsible GamblingIt is important that when using any bookmaker and placing bets online, you practice responsible gambling habits wherever possible. This helps to keep your betting a bit of fun and enjoyment.Be sure to use licensed sites to ensure your safety and security, while taking steps to control your gambling habits. Set a budget that you can afford, and keep track of the time you spend placing bets. Utilise the responsible gambling tools that are available at bookmakers, including deposit limits, time reminders, time-outs, and self-exclusions.There are also helplines and resources available, such as GamCare, that bettors can reach out to.GamCare:https://www.gamcare.org.ukNational Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 Topics Manchester United F.C. Michael Carrick If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth: Nightmare for Carrick as Fernandes move backfires Tom Rostance 25th October, 2026 Manchester United Champions League fixtures, results, squad and standings Ben Miller 25th October, 2026 No hiding from tough situation says Carrick after latest Man Utd defeat Tom Rostance 25th October, 2026 Manchester United v Bournemouth as it happened live: Updates, stats Jon Fisher 25th October, 2026 Man Utd 0-2 Bournemouth: Rayan and Tavernier put Cherries ahead at Old Trafford Tom Rostance 25th October, 2026 Manchester United v Bournemouth: Fernandes dropped, team news confirmed Tom Rostance 25th October, 2026
