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Manchester United have reportedly parted ways with head coach Michael Carrick following a disastrous start to the 2026/27 Premier League campaign, with the club struggling near the relegation zone after winning just one of their opening 10 league matches.
Carrick was informed of the decision on Thursday morning after a meeting with senior club executives, including chief executive Omar Berrada, director of football Jason Wilcox, and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The decision brings an abrupt end to his first permanent managerial spell at Old Trafford.
The 45-year-old’s departure comes as United continue to endure one of their most difficult periods in recent history. After collecting just eight points from 10 league games, the club currently sit 18th in the table, having gone eight consecutive matches without a Premier League victory.
Their struggles have been particularly evident in defense, with heavy defeats exposing a team that appears short of confidence, organization, and consistency. A disappointing 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth and a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como further intensified pressure on Carrick.
Ironically, expectations were considerably different when he was handed the permanent job in May. Having taken over as interim manager in January following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal, Carrick impressed by stabilizing the team and guiding United to a third-place finish, securing Champions League qualification.
However, the progress made last season has quickly unravelled. Despite receiving additional time from the club’s hierarchy after the Bournemouth defeat, subsequent performances failed to convince the decision-makers that he could turn things around.
Reports of dressing-room tension and growing frustration among supporters also added to the pressure. Concerns raised by senior players, including Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez, reportedly highlighted the challenges developing within the squad.
Meanwhile, Manchester United appear to have moved quickly to identify a replacement, with former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino emerging as the leading candidate. Reports suggest an agreement in principle has been reached, although contractual discussions with the United States Soccer Federation remain a factor in securing his release.
Pochettino could face an immediate test, with United scheduled to visit Liverpool on November 22. The club may need an interim arrangement if negotiations delay his arrival.
Carrick’s dismissal represents another major setback for United’s rebuilding project under Ratcliffe and INEOS. He becomes the third permanent manager to leave since the new ownership structure became involved in the club’s football operations, following Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim.
For Carrick, the disappointment will be particularly painful given his history at Old Trafford as a decorated former midfielder. But his departure also highlights a familiar problem at Manchester United: the growing gap between the club’s ambitions and its performances on the pitch.
The immediate challenge for United is no longer simply finding another manager. It is rebuilding confidence, restoring discipline, and finding a sustainable direction before another disappointing season slips further out of control.
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