Michael Carrick sacked as Manchester United supervisor

Sports

By Linda Ikeji
12 November 2026, 12:20 pm

Manchester United have sacked head coach Michael Carrick, with former Chelsea and Tottenham supervisor Mauricio Pochettino reportedly lined up as his alternative.

Carrick departs lower than six months after signing a two-year contract having overseen the membership’s worst-ever begin to a Premier League season, with United within the relegation zone after selecting up one win in 10 matches.

“Manchester United can confirm that Michael Carrick has departed his role as men’s first-team head coach, the Old Trafford club said in a statement.

“Michael rejoined the membership in January and guided the crew to a third-placed Premier League end by successful 12 out of the remaining 17 video games of the 2025/26 season, accumulating the very best factors tally within the league throughout that interval.

“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.

“Michael is, and all the time might be, a Manchester United legend. Just as he did as a participant, he has carried out himself with the very best requirements of dedication and professionalism all through his time again with the membership. His management and achievements final season will all the time be fondly remembered.

United, who’ve an settlement in place with USA head coach Pochettino, say they intend to nominate a everlasting successor “as quickly as possible”.

Jonny Evans and Jonathan Woodgate, who had been a part of the teaching setup below Carrick, are additionally anticipated to go away.

Carrick’s exit follows United’s 4-4 draw towards Aston Villa on Sunday, once they fell 2-0 down inside 4 minutes after which 4-2 down early within the second half earlier than mounting a last-gasp comeback to attract.

Manchester United have made contact with U.S. Soccer forward of triggering Mauricio Pochettino’s $10 million launch clause as they shut on a deal to rent the USMNT supervisor to switch Michael Carrick