Gary Neville warns Manchester United against sacking Michael Carrick and repeating past mistakes

Gary Neville warned that sacking Michael Carrick would not solve Manchester United’s problems, saying the club could repeat past mistakes if it simply changed managers. His comments came after United drew 4-4 with Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Neville noted that the team had managed just three wins in its last 15 matches in all competitions, although its victory over Roma in the Champions League ended a run of nine games without a win. He added that the draw with Villa had done little to clarify Carrick’s future, and that the international break gave the club’s leadership an opportunity to assess his position.

Neville said a change of manager could bring a temporary improvement before the problems returned months later, pointing to the recurrence of this pattern during managerial appointments in recent years. He said Carrick might leave or stay, and that the decision was not yet clear.

The former United captain said scrutiny should also extend to the club’s football structure, including recruitment, performance departments, hiring and leadership. He also stressed the need for agreement among the owners, board and players, regardless of whether Carrick stayed or left.