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Who could replace Michael Carrick if he was sacked as Man Utd boss?

BySami Mokbel, Senior football correspondent and Chris McKenna, BBC Sport journalist

Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are emerging as early contenders to become the next Manchester United head coach if Michael Carrick loses his job.

Carrick's position at Old Trafford is under major threat following the club's poor start to the season, with work towards identifying his successor believed to be ongoing.