Man Utd officially sack Michael Carrick after Mauricio Pochettino agreement
Manchester United have officially sacked Michael Carrick as manager. The former Red Devils midfielder oversaw the club's worst start to a season in four decades, claiming just one Premier League victory from 10 matches. He leaves them in the relegation zone with over a quarter of the season gone, having claimed only eight points so far. They had also only won two of their five games in the Carabao Cup and Champions League.
TL;DR
- Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United manager.
- The team has had their worst start to a season in four decades, with only one Premier League win from 10 matches.
- Carrick and his coaching staff departed the training ground after being informed.
- Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be the new manager, with a £7 million release clause in his contract with the United States national team.
- Player discontent was evident, with Lisandro Martinez and Bruno Fernandes speaking out.
- Carrick's previous success included guiding United to a third-place finish and Champions League qualification the previous season.