Manchester United fans demand Carrick’s sack after 4-1 Champions League loss to Como

The loss extended United’s winless run to seven games and saw the hashtag #CarrickOut trend on X.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:42:54 GMT

Manchester United were beaten 4-1 by Cesc Fabregas’ Como in a Champions League group match on Wednesday, leaving the club seventh winless in all competitions and 22nd in the group table, according to Standard.

What happened

The match, played in Como, saw United concede four goals while scoring only once. The defeat extended United’s winless streak to seven games across all competitions and left them 22nd in the Champions League group phase after three matches.

What the reports add

Standard’s first article noted that United’s performance was described by head coach Michael Carrick as “unacceptable” and highlighted his frustration, saying he was “bitterly disappointed” and “really angry”. The second Standard piece added that fans’ anger manifested on social media, with the hashtag #CarrickOut trending on X and personalities such as Mark Goldbridge tweeting “Sack him tonight”. Both pieces reported that fans called for Carrick’s dismissal and described the defeat as “embarrassing”.

What was said

Michael Carrick told reporters after the match that the display was “unacceptable” and that he was “bitterly disappointed”, “frustrated” and “really angry”, Standard reported.
Mark Goldbridge, a popular pundit, posted on X: “Sack him tonight”, Standard reported.
A fan quoted by Standard said the job was “far beyond” Carrick, adding that he was “out of his depth, doesn’t inspire confidence, and clearly can't do anything with this team.”

How it came about

United’s struggles have been building over recent weeks. Earlier this month, former United striker Wayne Rooney warned that a lack of aggression was hurting the team and urged Carrick to adjust tactics (Felo, Rooney says United’s lack of aggression is hurting them). After a 1‑1 draw with Leeds, captain Bruno Fernandes publicly blamed Carrick’s tactics for the 4‑1 loss to Como (Felo, Fernandes criticises Carrick). The cumulative pressure set the stage for the fan backlash following the latest defeat.

Key facts

Manchester United lost 4-1 to Como in the Champions League. (standard.co.uk)
The defeat extended United’s winless run to seven games in all competitions. (standard.co.uk)
United sit 22nd in the Champions League group phase after three matches. (standard.co.uk)
Fans trended #CarrickOut on X and called for Michael Carrick’s dismissal. (standard.co.uk)
Michael Carrick described the performance as “unacceptable” and said he was “bitterly disappointed”. (standard.co.uk)