According to the Manchester Evening News, Carrick is not currently worried about being sacked, as Manchester City's rule breaches case has dominated all the attention.

A week ago, Manchester United was at the centre of Premier League rumours and discussion, but Manchester City has provided relief.

At the start of this international break, Manchester United came under scrutiny again due to a poor start to the season, with mounting pressure on the manager.

Just five points from five matches, coupled with some poor results, has sparked growing doubts and concerns about Carrick. Were it not for Cunha's late equaliser against Fulham, Manchester United's situation at Carrington would have been even more difficult over the past three weeks.

Carrick is not currently in danger of the sack, but no club dominates the headlines like Manchester United. Three weeks without competitive action is inherently the most vulnerable period for risks and issues, as analysis and criticism amplify the team's problems and shortcomings.

Then the Premier League and Manchester City intervened. The most explosive story in Premier League history shifted attention away from Manchester United and every other club.

From Friday's ruling announcement to Wednesday's Premier League decision, radio phone-ins, newspaper columns and social media discussions were dominated by Manchester City, with everyone focused solely on what they had done and what would happen next.

Carrick and Manchester United? Suddenly, it all went quiet. Manchester United is now mentioned only in the context of potential compensation they may believe they are owed if Manchester City's ruling is upheld.

Instead, Manchester United supporters have shifted their focus to mocking their city rivals and analysing this potentially seismic verdict.

In the Premier League, there is almost always a team in crisis at the centre of the storm. There is always a flashpoint where scrutiny and external pressure intensify. Manchester United sits close to this position, as does Tottenham Hotspur.

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But this week, that position is occupied by the league leaders with a perfect record. Defences have been raised at the Etihad, and Manchester City has developed a strong "siege mentality", deflecting external scrutiny away from every other club in the league.

For Manchester United, then, it has been a relatively quiet week. Players returned to training this week, and whilst the international break has brought some injury concerns and not everything has gone to plan, it also offers an opportunity for the team to reset and regroup ahead of crucial matches.

This environment is clearly far more conducive when there is no speculation about Carrick's future or noise about what lies ahead. It may seem like just off-field noise, but after speaking with long-serving club staff, it is clear it does have an impact. The calmer the atmosphere around the club, the easier it is for things to progress.

Thanks to Manchester City, that is currently the case. When football resumes, the pressure will return, and Carrick knows he needs results, but for this week and next, he has an ideal working environment.

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