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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.
All signs now point to Pochettino taking the job, with reports on Wednesday indicating that the two sides were finalizing a deal to make him the club’s next manager and that Manchester United has made contact with U.S. Soccer.
“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,” Manchester United said in a statement.
“His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.”
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Manchester United has dismissed manager Michael Carrick, who joined in January and secured a third-placed finish in the 2025/26 season by winning 12 of his final 17 games. Despite Carrick overseeing only one win in his first 10 matches of the current season and leaving the team in the relegation zone, several players including Harry Maguire and Joshua Zirkzee expressed support for him on social media. The report…
Manchester United dressing room reacts to Michael Carrick sacking →20 articles from Evening Standard on this storyThis analysis explores the internal circumstances surrounding Michael Carrick's dismissal as Manchester United head coach following a period of poor results and a lack of structural progress. The club's leadership informed Carrick and his representatives that a recommendation regarding his future would be made during a planned meeting with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, coinciding with Manchester United learning of a…
How Pochettino came on Man Utd's radar - and what Carrick was told when →5 articles from BBC on this storyManchester 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 storyManchester United has sacked manager Michael Carrick after a ten-month tenure during which the team fell into the Premier League relegation zone. The club has won only three of its 15 matches in all competitions this season, most recently recording a 4-4 home draw against Aston Villa last Sunday. This report highlights the club's poor performance under Carrick's leadership and notes that the team will not play again…
Carrick sacked as Manchester United manager after horror run →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 →Manchester United fired interim coach Michael Carrick on Thursday as the club nears a deal with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Carrick’s dismissal came after Manchester United executives met with minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and decided Carrick needed to go due to the team’s poor performance this season, with United currently in 18th place in the Premier League. The club thanked Carrick for his…
Manchester United fires coach Michael Carrick as they near deal with USMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino →Show 1 more outlets
Manchester United board members ratified the sacking of manager Michael Carrick during a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday after the club suffered a disastrous start to the season. Carrick was dismissed at the training ground just two and a half hours after his arrival, marking him as the first Premier League manager fired this season. The club reached a verbal agreement with Mauricio Pochettino to take over for a £7…
Michael Carrick is SACKED by Man United: Manager leaves training ground just 2½ hours after arriving - and now Mauricio Pochettino is ready to take over →Analysis
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United have won just one of their first ten Premier League matches and currently sit 18th in the table.
How it changed
- 9 Nov
Manchester United look increasingly likely to sack head coach Michael Carrick.
- 10 Nov
Instead, an announcement regarding the future of Carrick has been delayed, with BBC Sport reporting that a meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday in Monaco has been scheduled for owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox.
- 12 Nov
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.
Coverage 32 articles
13 Nov Manchester United dressing room reacts to Michael Carrick sackingManchester United has dismissed manager Michael Carrick, who joined in January and secured a third-placed finish in the 2025/26 season by winning 12 of his final 17 games. Despite Carrick overseeing only one win in his first 10 matches of the current season and leaving the team in the relegation zone, several players including Harry Maguire and Joshua Zirkzee expressed support for him on social media. The report…Evening Standard
12 Nov How Pochettino came on Man Utd's radar - and what Carrick was told whenThis analysis explores the internal circumstances surrounding Michael Carrick's dismissal as Manchester United head coach following a period of poor results and a lack of structural progress. The club's leadership informed Carrick and his representatives that a recommendation regarding his future would be made during a planned meeting with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, coinciding with Manchester United learning of a…BBC
12 Nov Manchester United sacked manager Michael CarrickManchester 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.Al Jazeera
12 Nov Michael Carrick is SACKED by Man United: Manager leaves training ground just 2½ hours after arriving - and now Mauricio Pochettino is ready to take overManchester United board members ratified the sacking of manager Michael Carrick during a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday after the club suffered a disastrous start to the season. Carrick was dismissed at the training ground just two and a half hours after his arrival, marking him as the first Premier League manager fired this season. The club reached a verbal agreement with Mauricio Pochettino to take over for a £7…Daily Mail
12 Nov Manchester United fires coach Michael Carrick as they near deal with USMNT’s Mauricio PochettinoManchester United fired interim coach Michael Carrick on Thursday as the club nears a deal with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Carrick’s dismissal came after Manchester United executives met with minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and decided Carrick needed to go due to the team’s poor performance this season, with United currently in 18th place in the Premier League. The club thanked Carrick for his…New York Post
12 Nov Angry Manchester United fans react to Michael Carrick sacking as new statement sentManchester United fan group MUST released a statement following the sacking of manager Michael Carrick, expressing frustration over the club's current direction. While Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be his replacement, the group argues that the club's issues stem from the Glazers' debt-funded ownership and a lack of accountability from INEOS rather than the manager's performance. The statement highlights a…Evening Standard
12 Nov Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Glazers feel heat after Manchester United sack CarrickManchester 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…City A.M.
12 Nov ‘Legend’: Manchester United pay Michael Carrick tribute as ‘difficult’ sack decision explainedManchester United has officially dismissed 45-year-old head coach Michael Carrick, who became the first managerial casualty of the current Premier League season. Despite Carrick leading the team to a third-place finish by winning 12 of his final 17 games of the 2025/26 season, the club cited a disappointing start as the reason for the difficult decision to seek a new permanent successor. The report highlights that…Evening Standard12 Nov Manchester United drop clear hint over next manager move as timeline emergesManchester United has dismissed manager Michael Carrick following a disappointing start to the season and a recent 4-4 draw against Aston Villa. The club intends to appoint a permanent successor immediately, with reports suggesting they have made an official approach to US Soccer to trigger a $10 million (£7.5 million) clause to release Mauricio Pochettino from his current contract. The report highlights that United…Evening Standard
12 Nov Carrick sacked as Manchester United manager after horror runManchester United has sacked manager Michael Carrick after a ten-month tenure during which the team fell into the Premier League relegation zone. The club has won only three of its 15 matches in all competitions this season, most recently recording a 4-4 home draw against Aston Villa last Sunday. This report highlights the club's poor performance under Carrick's leadership and notes that the team will not play again…ABC News (AU)
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12 Nov Manchester United sack Michael Carrick as managerManchester United fired interim manager Michael Carrick on Thursday due to poor performance this season. The club announced that Carrick’s tenure had ended after their worst start in 40 years and the team's position in the relegation zone. With only eight points from ten games, Manchester United plans to appoint a new permanent manager quickly, with Mauricio Pochettino as a leading candidate.Al Jazeera
12 Nov Manchester United statement in full on Michael Carrick sacking as Mauricio Pochettino lined upManchester 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…Evening Standard12 Nov Manchester United sack Michael Carrick with Mauricio Pochettino appointment closeManchester United sacked interim head coach Michael Carrick on Thursday after a poor start to the season, including only one win from their first ten Premier League matches. The club cited a need for change to achieve their ambitions and is close to appointing Mauricio Pochettino as the new manager despite his recent contract extension with the US national team. Carrick’s departure follows a series of disappointing…Evening Standard
- 12 Nov Manchester United says coach Michael Carrick has left the club
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12 Nov The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 gamesOn 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…BBC
12 Nov Pictured: Michael Carrick arrives at Carrington before Manchester United sack meetingMichael Carrick, interim manager of Manchester United, is expected to be dismissed during a meeting at Carrington with club executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox. This decision follows talks between Berrada and Wilcox with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco, where it was determined that Carrick's position would end due to the team’s poor performance; United has won only one of their first ten Premier League…Evening Standard
11 Nov Who Manchester United stars 'want' to replace Michael Carrick - and it’s not Mauricio PochettinoMichael Carrick may be replaced as Manchester United’s interim manager amid poor performance, with a decision expected later today during meetings in Monaco involving club officials and owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. While Mauricio Pochettino has been widely reported as the favored candidate to take over, with negotiations close to completion, some players reportedly prefer Unai Emery. The article highlights the…Evening Standard.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&quality=75)
11 Nov Michael Carrick sack news LIVE: Manchester United latest as Mauricio Pochettino awaits Monaco decisionManchester United has reportedly decided to dismiss interim manager Michael Carrick, though the final decision on his fate will be made today when chief executives James Wilcox and Omar Berrada meet with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco. Despite initial reports suggesting Carrick would be sacked immediately, he is set to continue managing a reduced training session at Carrington today. Mauricio Pochettino is now…Evening Standard
10 Nov The Monaco summit that will decide the future of Carrick and Man UtdManchester United’s interim head coach Michael Carrick's future will be decided at a meeting in Monaco between chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox on Wednesday. The duo is expected to recommend Carrick's dismissal given United's poor performance this season; they currently sit 18th, their lowest position since 1986-87. This decision comes as part of regular strategy discussions between…BBC10 Nov Who Michael Carrick is working with in training as Manchester United book new sack decision meetingManchester United's caretaker manager Michael Carrick will continue training with the team during the upcoming international break, though only seven senior players are expected to be available due to most of the squad being away for national team duty. The article notes that a meeting has been scheduled in Monaco involving owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox to discuss Carrick’s…Evening Standard
10 Nov Michael Carrick sack decision twist as Manchester United delay decision againOn Tuesday, despite rumors of imminent dismissal, Michael Carrick continued his duties as Manchester United’s interim manager at the club's training ground. BBC Sport reports that a final decision on Carrick’s fate is delayed until Wednesday or possibly Thursday after consultations between advisors and the club’s ownership. While Carrick remains under consideration, Mauricio Pochettino is seen as the leading…Evening Standard
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10 Nov Michael Carrick sack news LIVE: Man Utd latest as Mauricio Pochettino talks to beginManchester United has decided to terminate Michael Carrick's tenure as manager following a turbulent 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Despite Carrick leading the team to a comeback victory against Roma in the Champions League, his position became untenable due to poor overall performance; Manchester United sits inside the bottom three after winning only one of their first ten matches this season. Mauricio…Evening Standard.jpg?trim=20,0,20,0&auto=webp&quality=75&width=1200)
9 Nov Next Man United manager: Mauricio Pochettino and Antonio Conte among contenders to replace Michael CarrickMichael Carrick is set to be replaced as the interim manager of Manchester United due to poor performance, with a change expected before their match against Liverpool on November 22. Among the leading contenders are Mauricio Pochettino and Antonio Conte, both highly favored by bookmakers along with Julian Nagelsmann and Eddie Howe. The article lists various other potential candidates but emphasizes that Pochettino…Evening Standard
9 Nov Man Utd expected to sack head coach Carrick
BBC9 Nov Manchester United 'make Michael Carrick sack decision' after Aston Villa drawManchester United is reportedly set to sack interim manager Michael Carrick after drawing with Aston Villa despite recent improvements in results. The decision, expected before their match against Liverpool on November 22, aligns with previous speculation following earlier losses this season. Eddie Howe and Mauricio Pochettino are mentioned as potential replacements, with the article noting that Howe’s experience…Evening Standard
9 Nov Huge Michael Carrick twist revealed as Manchester United suffer blow for potential appointmentManchester United's interim manager Michael Carrick faces uncertainty as the club evaluates its options during the international break. Despite recent comebacks against Roma and Aston Villa, Manchester United has won only three games across all competitions this season, placing them in serious contention for relegation from the Premier League. TalkSPORT reports that instead of sacking Carrick, the club is…Evening Standard
9 Nov Three reasons Manchester United have delayed Michael Carrick sack decision after 'crisis talks'Manchester United are delaying their decision to sack interim head coach Michael Carrick despite the team’s poor form, which saw them draw 4-4 with Aston Villa and drop into the relegation zone. According to Sky Sports News, the club is using the international break to reassess their situation based on three reasons: fan support for Carrick has not waned significantly as it might in other clubs; players still appear…Evening Standard
9 Nov Man Utd yet to make decision on Carrick's futureManchester United’s board has not decided on Michael Carrick’s future as interim manager, despite the team’s poor start in the Premier League. The club is currently in 18th place after drawing 4-4 with Aston Villa, marking their worst beginning to a domestic campaign since 1986. Carrick took charge following a disappointing loss to Bournemouth on October 25 and has overseen three matches so far, which include one…BBC
9 Nov Roy Keane fires Michael Carrick warning after Manchester United chaos as huge call loomsRoy Keane criticizes Michael Carrick's leadership at Manchester United following a chaotic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa, questioning the team’s performance and lack of improvement despite recent comebacks in games. Keane expresses concern about Carrick’s ability to turn around the club’s poor start to the season, with United currently sitting in the relegation zone of the Premier League. However, Keane also…Evening Standard
9 Nov Manchester United set for crisis talks with Michael Carrick 'sack decision imminent'Manchester United is facing potential changes at the managerial level amid poor performance in league play. Following a string of nine winless games that ended with a narrow victory against Roma in the Champions League, the club's hierarchy is considering Michael Carrick’s dismissal. The team currently sits in the relegation zone after recent defeats and draws. Club officials are reportedly discussing potential…Evening Standard9 Nov Michael Carrick sack news LIVE: Man Utd latest as meeting booked to decide manager's futureManchester United is set to meet about Michael Carrick's future as manager after Sunday's chaotic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa and a poor start to their season. With only eight points from their first ten matches, speculation surrounds whether Carrick will be replaced by candidates like Eddie Howe or Julian Nagelsmann. Despite the players' support for Carrick, United's decision-makers, including Director of Football…Evening Standard
6 Nov Manchester United manager search takes shock twist as new Michael Carrick details emergeManchester United’s manager search has taken an unexpected turn as details about Michael Carrick's future emerge. The club recently ended a poor eight-game winless streak with a victory over Roma, but their league position remains precarious at 17th place after nine matches. French national team coach Didier Deschamps was initially rumored to be a potential candidate, though reports now indicate he is not interested…Evening Standard
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