Manchester United Sack Michael Carrick After Poor Run of Results.
Manchester United have sacked head coach Michael Carrick following a poor run of results that left the club 18th in the English Premier League standings.
The dismissal of the 45-year-old coach was announced on November 12, 2026, following a meeting between the club’s senior officials in Monaco on Wednesday.
Those involved included Chief Executive Omar Berrada, Director of Football Jason Wilcox and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
The decision came after United drew 4-4 with Aston Villa on Sunday, November 8, a result that left them in 18th place in the Premier League.
The club have won just one of their first 10 league matches this season, marking their worst start to a campaign in 40 years.
Carrick had been under pressure, particularly following United’s 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on October 25.
At the time, the club’s leadership decided to retain him, giving him an opportunity to turn the team’s fortunes around before the November international break.
However, results failed to improve as hoped, prompting the decision to part ways with him.
Carrick was initially appointed interim manager in January 2026, replacing Ruben Amorim, before being handed a two-year contract in May, which was due to run until 2028.
During the 16 matches he managed in the second half of the previous season, Carrick recorded 11 wins, guiding United to a third-place finish and qualification for the UEFA Champions League.
However, the team's poor start to the 2026/27 campaign weakened the confidence the club's leadership had placed in him.
Mauricio Pochettino linked with United job.
Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino, who currently manages the United States national team, has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Carrick.
Reports indicate that Manchester United have already held talks with the 54-year-old, with the two sides said to have reached an understanding over a possible appointment.
Pochettino has previously managed Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
His contract with the United States reportedly includes a clause allowing him to leave the national team if a £7 million release fee is paid.
Manchester United are scheduled to return to Premier League action against Liverpool at Anfield on November 22, 2026.
