Manchester United, Michael Carrick and Mauricio Pochettino
12 November 2026
Manchester United have dismissed head coach Michael Carrick after only 15 games under his permanent appointment. The club confirmed his departure following a review of its poor start, with United 18th in the Premier League after one win in ten matches.
Chief executive Omar Berrada and director Jason Wilcox met co-owner Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco before informing Carrick at Carrington. United cited the need for change. Talks with Mauricio Pochettino are progressing, but no successor has been formally appointed.
Why It Matters
United have confirmed their third consecutive mid-season managerial dismissal. Pochettino is the leading replacement candidate, but his appointment remains pending.