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Eddie Howe, Mauricio Pochettino and Unai Emery have all been linked with replacing Michael Carrick as Manchester United boss

ByPaul BirchBBC Sport journalist

With one victory in their first 10 Premier League matches, Manchester United have made their worst start to a top-flight campaign since the 1986-87 season.

They are 18th in the table, one point above bottom club Crystal Palace.

United directors will meet in Monaco on Wednesday to discuss Michael Carrick's future as his 10-month spell as head coach comes under major scrutiny.