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Manchester United have sacked head coach Michael Carrick after a poor start to the new Premier League season. He had taken the club back into the Champions League.
Carrick's rise at Old Trafford
Carrick took charge in January 2026 after Ruben Amorim was dismissed. He made an immediate impact, guiding United to third place in the Premier League and a Champions League place, which earned him a permanent deal in May.
Poor results brought the move
United won only one of their first 10 league matches this season and sit 18th, inside the relegation zone. A 4-4 draw with Aston Villa did not ease the pressure on Carrick.
According to English media reports, club officials have concluded that continuing with Carrick would be difficult. Talks over a successor are said to have reached a serious stage, with Mauricio Pochettino the leading name among the options. Reports also say United have reached a preliminary agreement with the current United States head coach.
Carrick still has some support among fans, but the results and the club's slide down the table increased pressure on the hierarchy.