Manchester United sack Michael Carrick as manager
Summary
Manchester United dismissed head coach Michael Carrick after a poor start left the club 18th in the Premier League, inside the relegation zone. The club said it would seek a permanent successor; Mauricio Pochettino is among the managers linked to the job.Key Facts
- United confirmed Carrick’s departure on Thursday and said a change was needed after a disappointing start to the season.
- United had eight points from 10 league games and stood 18th when Carrick was sacked.
- Carrick’s final match was a late 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
- United had won only three of 15 matches across all competitions this season, according to the article.
- The club said Carrick’s leadership and achievements in the previous season would be remembered fondly.
- Carrick took over from Ruben Amorim last season and guided United from seventh place to third, securing Champions League qualification.
- Pochettino, the United States men’s national team coach and former Tottenham manager, has been widely linked with the vacancy.
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