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How Leeds played role in Man United's sack decision on Michael Carrick

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22 Oct 2026, 2:17 pm

Leeds United's 1-1 draw against Manchester United was a big game for Michael Carrick.

The Whites added another point to their Premier League tally on Sunday after drawing with the Red Devils, but felt somewhat disappointed by the result.

Daniel Farke felt like his side did more than enough for the win, as Dominic Calvert-Lewin's goal cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo's opener.

Man United extended their run without a win to six at Elland Road, with external pressure mounting on Carrick.

However, the former Middlesbrough boss has only made things worse for himself after the Red Devils were smashed 4-1 to Como in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Now, it appears that Man United have made a decision on whether to sack Carrick or not, and Leeds most certainly played a part in the call made by Old Trafford officials.

How Leeds played their role as Michael Carrick sack decision made

It shows just how far Leeds have progressed in comparison to Man United, when they are the ones who left Elland Road feeling down about the result.

The Whites have ambitions of qualifying for Europe, while Man United remain on the downward trajectory that they've been on ever since Alex Ferguson left the club.

The result and the atmosphere in LS11 last weekend showed how the pendulum has swung and times have changed in football.

However, if Carrick is as poor as Man United fans make out, then Leeds fans may actually be delighted.

That's because I Paper journalist Peter Hall now reports that Man United are set to stick with the 45-year-old ahead of their game against Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Carrick to remain in charge for Sunday, sources have confirmed.

I'd be amazed if lasts until the international break. #MUFC
— Peter Hall (@PeteHall86) October 22, 2026

Had Leeds won their game against Man United, there's a big chance that Carrick could've been sacked by now.

So the Whites may have actually kept the former Boro head coach in a job, which could prove to be some more entertainment for the Elland Road faithful over the course of the season.

However, the draw to Leeds has probably only just bought him a few more games in charge at best.

Gabby Agbonlahor can't help but laugh at Leeds fan's message Alan Brazil shared about Man United on talkSPORT

Why Leeds may have another role in potential sack soon

Leeds travel to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland on Sunday.

The Black Cats will have to recharge their batteries quickly though, as they are in Poland for a midweek Europa League game against Lech Poznan on Thursday.

A large portion of Mackem fans are starting to grow tired of Regis Le Bris, who has Sunderland rock bottom of the Premier League right now.

Depending on the result against Lech Pozana, the Black Cats could decide to part ways with the Frenchman if Farke gets one over on him this weekend.

Regis Le Bris