Carrick faces pressure at United, with several managers already linked as possible alternatives.
Wirtz arrived with huge expectations, but his Liverpool impact has so far fallen far short.
The table shifts without VAR, but United, Forest and Haaland remain central to the early debate.
Šeško is awaiting tests after another setback, leaving his United return uncertain before Tottenham.
A look at six Premier League names who have fallen short in the opening weeks of 2026/27.
The Premier League admitted a major VAR error in the derby, but the result remains unchanged.
United’s five-point start mirrors a past low, but history suggests the campaign is far from defined yet.
Liverpool have not offered Alexis Mac Allister a new deal, leaving interest from Manchester City and Atlético Madrid.
Garnacho’s rise has given way to frustration, with Chelsea and Aston Villa both offering little respite.
City lead the early table, while Spurs, Bournemouth, Fulham and Palace have all started below last season.
