Cole Palmer scored from the spot to make it 2-0, but United were lucky not to lose by a wider margin as Estevao saw two goals chalked off for hairline offside decisions.
It is not yet clear whether United plan to dispense with Carrick, after they decided this week to give him the chance to turn things around.
Should they look to chop and change, though, the former Newcastle manager Howe is the bookies’ favourite to take his place. Reports suggest he has been doing his research on the team as he prepares for a potential call-up.
Meanwhile, United’s hesitance to get rid…
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