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title: "Unai Emery reportedly open to Manchester United move as Carrick faces pressure"
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author: "Shumail Sajid"
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published: "2026-11-01T10:15:00Z"
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# Unai Emery reportedly open to Manchester United move as Carrick faces pressure

**Michael Carrick is under increasing pressure after another disappointing result, with United suffering a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea on Saturday.**

The loss leaves them 17th in the [Premier League](https://readastonvilla.com/tag/premier-league/), having managed just two victories in their opening 13 matches across all competitions.

Amongst a host of names linked to the Manchester United job, [Unai Emery](https://readastonvilla.com/tag/unai-emery/) is quite a favourite to replace Michael Carrick.

Fabrizio Romano has also named him as the favourite for the Manchester United hierarchy.

“The one they love for sure is Unai Emery,” [Fabrizio Romano said](https://x.com/DAZNFootball/status/2116229700892684448).

Unai Emery has reportedly been added to Manchester United’s managerial shortlist for his brilliant work at Aston Villa. Sources close to the Aston Villa boss claim he is not ruling out a move to Old Trafford.

## **Manchester United consider Unai Emery as Carrick struggles**

Carrick’s position remains under scrutiny after Manchester United extended their winless run to nine matches in all competitions. Despite reports suggesting the club intend to keep him in charge until the start of the international break, his future remains a major talking point.

United are scheduled to face Roma and [Aston Villa](https://readastonvilla.com/tag/aston-villa/) before the international break, giving Carrick an opportunity to improve the situation.

However, [a report from football insider Indykaila](https://x.com/indykaila/status/2116666710065328392) claims United have called an emergency meeting to discuss Carrick’s position, with Emery emerging as another name under consideration.

The report stated:

‘Unai Emery added to United shortlist. Sources close to him say he is not ruling out joining Manchester United.

‘Emergency meeting called tomorrow regarding \[Carrick\].’

## Unai **Emery linked with potential Manchester United job**

Emery’s name has continued to feature in discussions about Manchester United’s managerial situation, largely because of the work he has done at Aston Villa.

The Spaniard has established Aston Villa as a competitive side and his performances have attracted attention, with United seemingly considering him as a possible option if they decide to make a managerial change.

Carrick, meanwhile, remains under pressure following a run of results that has left United struggling in the Premier League. Their next two fixtures against Roma and Aston Villa could prove important as the club assesses its options.

For Villa, the reports will inevitably raise questions about Emery’s future, although the latest claims do not establish that a move to Old Trafford is close.