Michael Carrick's horrendous start as Manchester United manager for the season continued once again as Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham side Held the Red Devils to a 1-1 Draw at Craven Cottage.
The decisive moment for Fulham came in the 63rd minute when Lisandro Martínez turned the ball into his own net. Matheus Cunha struck back for United in the 89th minute, much to the relief of Carrick. The draw means Carrick's Manchester United finish the latest round of Premier League fixtures in 12th place, with the league now set to pause for the international break.
United have won just one Premier League game so far this season under Carrick, with that victory coming against Ipswich Town. They have already suffered three defeats, raising serious questions about whether the former United midfielder can turn things around.
So, will Carrick be sacked by Manchester United during the international break? Let's take a look at what history says.
What History Says About Man Utd Sacking Managers
Historically, Manchester United have never sacked a manager before the first international break of a season.
In the modern era, even when United have endured difficult starts under managers such as David Moyes, José Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, and Erik ten Hag, the club's hierarchy has historically allowed managers to get through the initial September international break rather than making an immediate change in August or early September.
More importantly, permanent managerial dismissals in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era have generally arrived later in the season. United have made major managerial changes during the autumn and winter months, including October, November, December and January, rather than immediately reacting to a poor opening run.
That historical trend could therefore be important for Carrick.
Michael Carrick to Get Sacked by Man Utd Before International Break Ends? What History Says
Will Michael Carrick Be Sacked During the International Break?
Based purely on Manchester United's historical approach, there appears to be very little chance of Carrick being sacked before the international break ends.
Despite United's poor position, their hierarchy is likely to give the manager more time to prove that he can reverse the team's fortunes once Premier League football resumes.
However, Carrick's position could become increasingly difficult if the results remain unchanged.
If United continue to drop points, struggle to climb the table and fail to show significant improvement after the international break, the pressure on Carrick will only intensify.
For now, history suggests Carrick is safe. But if this poor run continues, his journey as Manchester United manager could come to an end sooner rather than later.