Odds SLASHED on Michael Carrick to be next Premier League manager sacked after Man Utd horror show at Como

THE odds on Michael Carrick to be sacked as Manchester United manager have been SLASHED following the Red Devils’ European disaster. United made it consecutive Champions League losses as they got smashed by competition debutants Como, managed by Cesc Fabregas, on Wednesday evening. Betfair have seen Carrick to be sacked next markets slashed from 2-1 into a short 17-20. Betfair spokesperson James Mackie said: “Michael Carrick’s tenure as Manchester United manager took another bleak turn on Wednesday evening as his side lost 4-1 away to Italian side Como in the Champions League. “The Red Devils are now winless in their last seven matches and after tonight’s slaughtering in Italy, Carrick has been slashed into 17/20 from 2/1 to be the next manager to leave the Premier League. “Ex-Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has emerged as the 9-4 favourite to take over at Old Trafford if Michael Carrick was to be let go from his job, with Antonio Conte and Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler both joint second-favourites at 5/1. READ MORE ON MAN UTD “Other names emerging as possible options to take the Manchester United job are Cesc Fabregas at 11/1 who was the man in charge of United’s 4-1 battering on Wednesday night, and England boss Thomas Tuchel is a 14/1 chance. “How long can Michael Carrick last as Manchester United manager…” The Geordie former midfielder slammed his own players and personally apologised to the travelling fans following the disastrous loss in Como. Fabregas was asked about the job at United in his pre-match press conference, but quickly batted it off as disrespectful. Most read in Sport BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Fabregas said: “I won’t answer that question because I think that’s not a very nice question. “I don’t think that shows enough respect to a great footballer and manager like Michael Carrick at the helm of a wonderful Manchester United side.”