How Long Will Manchester United Keep Changing Managers?

The Glazer family is aware of the issue. But they are reluctant to leave United without substantial compensation.

Jakarta (ANTARA) — Although one of Manchester United’s players, Lisandro Martínez, has warned that repeatedly changing managers will not solve the club’s problems, United appear set to sack Michael Carrick again.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says United’s management is on the verge of appointing United States national team coach Mauricio Pochettino to replace Carrick.

Over the past 13 years, the Red Devils have had a total of 12 managers, while neighbours Manchester City have had three: Manuel Pellegrini, Pep Guardiola and Enzo Maresca.

United’s 12 managers comprise seven permanent appointments, one interim manager and four caretakers.

A total of 12 people have managed the club since 2013, when Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down after holding the job from 1986.

Not one of the 12 managers to follow Ferguson has brought a league title to Old Trafford.

Yet over the same period, Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal have taken turns winning the Premier League without changing managers as frequently as Manchester United.

During those 13 years, United have managed to win only three FA Cups, two League Cups and one Europa League title.

Since 2023, the club has no longer been controlled entirely by the Glazer family, with businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquiring around 25 per cent of its shares.

Ratcliffe, however, has also been unable to improve the Red Devils’ fortunes.

Carrick, initially appointed as interim manager to replace Ruben Amorim for the second half of last season, did manage to lead United back into the Champions League.

But the same squad he coached last season has become mediocre in the 2026–27 campaign.

The arrivals of Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba have also failed to lift United’s performance.

It is almost impossible.