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Manchester United statement in full on Michael Carrick sacking as Mauricio Pochettino lined up

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Verri, M. (2026, November 12). Manchester United statement in full on Michael Carrick sacking as Mauricio Pochettino lined up. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-statement-in-full-carrick-sacked-pochettino-b1304597.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-12 · by Matt Verri

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Manchester United announced on Thursday that Michael Carrick has been sacked from his role as head coach after just 173 days, despite leading the team to third place in the Premier League and securing Champions League qualification last season. The decision came shortly after a summit meeting between club executives in Monaco, indicating internal discussions about performance issues following United’s poor start this season with only one win in ten matches. Carrick had signed a two-year contract upon becoming permanent manager in January but was replaced to address the team’s declining form and pursue their ambitions for success.
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Manchester United has officially sacked manager Michael Carrick following a disastrous start to the domestic campaign that saw the club drop into the relegation zone and finish in 18th place in the Premier League. The decision followed a miserable eight-game winless run and a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday, November 8, 2026, which marked the club's worst start to a domestic season in 40 years. Although the team managed a 3-2 comeback victory against Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the board moved to relieve Carrick of his duties on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Carrick, who joined the club in January as an interim boss, is expected to be replaced by former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino. The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust has demanded that owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family show accountability, noting that Carrick is the third recent manager to be sacked midway through a season. Despite the sacking, the club noted that Carrick led the team to a third-placed finish in the 2025/26 season after winning 12 out of 17 games.

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Evening StandardThis outlet12 Nov

Manchester United announced on Thursday that Michael Carrick has been sacked from his role as head coach after just 173 days, despite leading the team to third place in the Premier League and securing Champions League qualification last season. The decision came shortly after a summit meeting between club executives in Monaco, indicating internal discussions about performance issues following United’s poor start…

Manchester United statement in full on Michael Carrick sacking as Mauricio Pochettino lined up (this article)14 articles from Evening Standard on this story
BBC12 Nov

On November 8th, Manchester United's interim manager Michael Carrick was dismissed after leading the team for just over two months and 15 matches. Despite securing a draw against Aston Villa when many expected him to be fired earlier due to poor performances, Carrick’s tenure ended amidst continued inconsistency. The article highlights the chaotic nature of Carrick's short period at United, where the team had won…

The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games →5 articles from BBC on this story
Al Jazeera12 Nov

Manchester United has sacked manager Michael Carrick midway through the current season. He becomes the third manager to be dismissed by the club during a season in recent history. The report focuses on the frequency of leadership changes at the club.

Manchester United sacked manager Michael Carrick →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
NBC News11 Nov

Manchester United is currently placed at 18th in the Premier League after conceding 19 goals in just a few matches, marking their worst start since 1986. Manager Michael Carrick faces pressure to step down, with issues primarily stemming from poor defense and team fitness levels. Fans are also protesting against the club's ownership by the Glazer family, demanding they sell the club due to dissatisfaction with…

For Manchester United, a disastrous start goes beyond just a manager →
City A.M.12 Nov

Manchester United supporters are demanding that the club’s owners, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family, explain their management decisions after the recent dismissal of interim manager Michael Carrick. Carrick's firing marks the seventh managerial change since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, and the cost of severance payments to managers and executives has surpassed £100 million. The article highlights…

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Glazers feel heat after Manchester United sack Carrick →

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“Article A discusses the initial talks about replacing Michael Carrick, while Article B reports on the actual sacking of Carrick and the club's statement about it.”
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“Article A discusses the team's upcoming game against Aston Villa and Carrick's uncertain position, while Article B reports on Carrick being officially sacked as Manchester United's manager.”

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Manchester United sack Michael Carrick
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Matt Verri
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“His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.
A fresh start in terms of managers will be good news for Fernandes, who has had a tense relationship with Carrick in recent weeks.
“I believe that what we’re doing will put it back on the rails and we’ll finish up being where Liverpool or Real Madrid are today.
Saliba was an unused substitute against Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Wednesday night and is expected to make Mikel Arteta’s matchday squad again this weekend.
Eberechi Eze has been dealing with a minor injury but that is not an issue in Prague and he is set to start on the left, with Christos Tzolis only just back from a hamstring issue and not able to start twice in four days.
William Saliba has recovered from a back injury to hand Arsenal a fitness boost, as such the reigning Premier League champions are almost at full strength against a Slavia side who have not tasted victory in the Champions League proper for 22 matches.
That ban only applies to domestic competition and so Dowman is in contention to feature in the Czech Republic, where Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is expected to rotate his side.
That ban only applies domestically and so Dowman is in contention to feature in the Czech Republic, where Arteta is expected to rotate his side.
Liverpool were furious at that decision and Andoni Iraola said after the game that he would demand his players dive to the ground in future after Isak stayed on his feet.
"The process and the timings and the manner that the injury has been dealt with, especially the feelings that Willy has been having along the way, they have been very, very positive.
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Topics

Carrington Manchester United Monaco Premier League United

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Carrick PERSON · 2× Manchester United ORG · 2× Michael PERSON · 2× Premier League ORG · 2× United ORG · 2× Berrada PERSON · 1× Carrington ORG · 1× Jim Ratcliffe PERSON · 1× Monaco GPE · 1× Omar Berrada PERSON · 1×

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“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.
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“His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.

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Carrick arrived at Carrington on Thursday morning and was informed of the decision by Omar Berrada, the club’s chief executive. asserted
Carrick → arrive → Berrada
Carrick was made interim boss in January after the departure of Ruben Amorim and had a significant impact in turning the club’s fortunes around, leading them to third in the table and Champions League qualification. asserted
Carrick → make → table
However, he has now been sacked just 173 days after signing a two-year deal to become permanent manager. asserted
he → sack → deal
United have won just one of their first ten Premier League matches and currently sit 18th in the table. asserted
United → win → table
“Manchester United can confirm that Michael Carrick has departed his role as men’s first-team head coach. asserted
Carrick → confirm → coach
“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. asserted
Michael → rejoin → period
“After a disappointing start to the season, the club has come to the extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary in order to achieve our ambitions. asserted
change → come → ambitions
Just as he did as a player, he has conducted himself with the highest standards of dedication and professionalism throughout his time back with the club. asserted
he → conduct → club
“His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered. asserted
leadership → remember → ?
“The club intends to appoint a permanent successor as quickly as possible.” asserted
club → intend → successor
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