
Manchester United have sacked manager Michael Carrick after a disastrous start to the 2026/27 season, which has left the team in the Premier League relegation zone.
The former United midfielder was informed of the decision after a meeting at the Carrington training centre with chief executive Omar Berrada, sporting director Jason Wilcox and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
The decision comes after a series of disappointing results, with Manchester United having recorded just one win in their first ten league games.
The team has accumulated eight points, with five draws and four losses, placing them in 18th place in the standings.
The only win came against Ipswich Town in August, while a dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa last Sunday was not enough to lift the team out of the relegation zone.
The departure marks a sharp turn for Carrick, who had initially taken temporary charge of the team following the sacking of Ruben Amorim last season.
During that period, he managed to lead Manchester United to third place in the Premier League, securing a return to the Champions League after a two-season absence.
But his first full season in charge of the club has produced completely opposite results.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have reportedly identified Mauricio Pochettino as the preferred candidate to take charge of the team.
The former Tottenham and Chelsea manager currently manages the United States national team, but is reportedly interested in a return to English football.
According to reports, the parties have reached an agreement in principle, while talks on personal terms are at an advanced stage.
Pochettino's contract reportedly contains a release clause of around £7m to £7.5m, which Manchester United would need to activate to secure the Argentine coach.