Former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick, a decorated ex-United midfielder, have both been linked with the temporary role. United, currently a disappointing seventh in the Premier League, are without a win in four games and have managed only one victory in their last seven matches. That wretched form is unlikely to improve any time soon with United hosting Manchester City next weekend before travelling to Premier League leaders Arsenal on January 25. Avenging their 2023 FA Cup semifinal loss to United, Brighton have now won on four of their past five visits to Old Trafford. United’s problems are far wider than just Mainoo and Brighton punished their shambolic defending to double the lead in the 64th minute.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 11, 2026 21:20 UTC