EPL table: Carrick’s future in limbo as Man Utd’s 4-4 draw with Aston Villa leaves them 18th

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick could be dismissed during the November international break despite his side’s 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday.

The Red Devils entered the encounter in 19th position after Sunderland moved above them following a 1-0 victory over Chelsea.

United made a difficult start at Old Trafford as Aston Villa took a two-goal lead through Alysson and Nicolas Jackson.

However, the hosts responded before half-time, with Bruno Fernandes converting a penalty before Youri Tielemans scored to bring the match level.

Villa regained their two-goal advantage within the first eight minutes of the second half, putting United under further pressure.

But late goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu rescued a point for the Red Devils and prevented another league defeat.

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Despite the draw, questions remain over Carrick’s position, with uncertainty surrounding whether he will still be in charge when Manchester United travel to Liverpool after the international break.