Michael Carrick’s job as Manchester United manager is increasingly precarious, talkSPORT understands.As reported by talkSPORT this morning, the Man United board planned to assess Carrick’s position during the international break after granting him a stay of execution following back-to-back drubbings at the hands of Como and Bournemouth.Man United’s chiefs are expected to push for a change in the dugout with Carrick’s position as manager under huge threatGettyClub insiders insisted on Monday night that no final decision has been made on Carrick’s future.However, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are expected to recommend a change in the dugout.Owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers will ultimately make the final call.Meanwhile, USA national team manager Mauricio Pochettino is emerging as a potential option to replace him.Former Tottenham boss Pochettino has always been keen on the United post and has a release clause on his contract.Eddie Howe is another strong candidate, with the ex-Newcastle manager a free agent after leaving the club this summer.Carrick’s stay of executionCarrick was given three more games to save his job after losing heavily to Como and Bournemouth in October. In the first of those games, United lost 2-0 away at Chelsea, with Lisandro Martinez receiving a red card. A dramatic 3-2 victory over Roma in the Champions League followed, as the Red Devils came from 2-0 to win the game.And then another chaotic comeback came against Aston Villa on Sunday, with that clash ending 4-4 after two goals in added time someone claimed a point for the hosts at Old Trafford.Carrick’s final match in charge of Man United could be the 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, with a decision set to be made on his future imminentlyGettyThis is a developing story and is being updated.For the latest updates, breaking news alerts, and comprehensive analysis, refresh this page or follow our real-time news coverage by watching and listening to talkSPORT live.For broader context, explore related coverage on our homepage for the top trending stories. For the latest talkSPORT videos, download the app.talkSPORT cares about getting it right, not just getting it first and because this is a developing situation, details will change. We will be updating this page constantly with verified info, expert takes, and official statements.Stay tuned for further developments as this story continues to break.