Carrick sacked as Manchester United head coach
The club will move quickly for a permanent successor after three wins in 15 matches and a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, officials said.
- On Thursday, November 12, 2026, Manchester United sacked men's first-team head coach Michael Carrick after the club's worst start in 40 years left them in the Premier League relegation zone with eight points from 10 games.
- Carrick, appointed permanent head coach in May 2026 following a successful interim spell, oversaw a disastrous campaign that yielded only one victory in 10 league matches under his permanent leadership.
- Systemic defensive frailties saw United concede 30 goals across all competitions, the worst in Europe's top five leagues, while captain Bruno Fernandes and defender Lisandro Martínez publicly criticized the tactical setup and leadership.
- United is negotiating with U.S. national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino to serve as the permanent successor, with the club reportedly prepared to trigger his release clause of approximately $10 million.
- Pochettino is expected to manage the U.S. team against Haiti on Saturday and Tuesday before facing his debut against rivals Liverpool at Anfield on November 22.
462 Articles
462 Articles
The English star club sacked Michael Carrick on Thursday after the team sank to a historic low in the Premier League.
Manchester United Nearing A Deal To Hire US Men's Coach Mauricio Pochettino: Report
Struggling Premier League giant Manchester United fired Michael Carrick on Thursday and was closing in on a deal to replace him with U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino in moves that could shake up soccer on both sides of the Atlantic.
Manchester United has responded to the blaming start of the season and put coach Michael Carrick in front of the door. For the British press a found eating ...
From Man Utd’s best boss to one of the worst: Carrick’s astonishing collapse
Michael Carrick has become the seventh Man Utd manager sacked since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. Here’s how his dramatic collapse compares to his predecessors as Mauricio Pochettino closes in on the job.
After days of uncertainty, Manchester United decided to leave Michael Carrick and there is already a strong name for his replacement.
My Mother Lode
Man United fires coach Carrick after worst start to a Premier League season
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Michael Carrick was fired by Manchester United on Thursday after overseeing the 20-time English champion’s worst start to a Premier League season, with U.S. men’s coach Mauricio Pochettino a potential candidate to succeed him. Carrick’s departure comes less than six months after he was given a two-year contract and the responsibility...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
