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Manchester United next manager: Ex-Middlesbrough FC, Newcastle United & Tottenham Hotspur men among favourites

Ex-Middlesbrough, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur men are among the favourites for the Manchester United job

Figures familiar with fans of Middlesbrough, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are among the favourites to succeed Michael Carrick as manager of Manchester United.

The 45-year-old is under intense scrutiny at Old Trafford having overseen just one win across Manchester United’s opening 10 games.

He landed the role after an impressive stint as caretaker boss, despite having being shown the door by Championship outfit Middlesbrough.

Manchester United played a out an enthralling 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at the weekend but it appears a point may not have been enough to keep Carrick in post.

Reports have suggested Carrick’s time as boss is nearing an end, with speculation regarding potential successors rife.

Here are the early BetVictor favourites to become the next manager of Premier League strugglers Manchester United.

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