Man United sack manager Carrick, with Pochettino set for hot seat

London: Manchester United sacked manager Michael Carrick on Thursday after their worst ever start to a Premier League campaign, with USA boss Mauricio Pochettino widely expected to replace him.

Former United midfielder Carrick led the team to an impressive third-place finish last season but they have taken just eight points from 10 games in the current campaign and are mired in the relegation zone.

“Manchester United can confirm that Michael Carrick has departed his role as men’s first-team head coach,” the club said in a statement.

“Michael rejoined the club in January and guided the team to a third-placed Premier League finish by winning 12 out of the remaining 17 games of the 2025/26 season, accumulating the highest points tally in the league during that period.