Official: Michael Carrick sacked by Manchester United

Manchester United announced the dismissal of manager Michael Carrick after a disappointing start to the season left the club in 18th place in the Premier League. The designated replacement: US national team manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Manchester United announced the dismissal of manager Michael Carrick after an especially disappointing start to the season left the club in 18th place in the Premier League. Carrick, who was appointed to the permanent role last May, recorded just one league win in ten rounds. According to reports, the club has already marked his replacement – US national team manager Mauricio Pochettino, with whom preliminary understandings have been reached. United may pay around £7 million to release him from his contract until 2030, and the move is expected to be completed during the international break, ahead of the match against Liverpool on November 22.