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Man United expected to sack Michael Carrick

Updated 17:58 WAT, · first published 10 Nov 2026, 09:12 WAT · 8 outlets reporting

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Manchester United are expected to dismiss head coach Michael Carrick following a poor run of results, according to BBC reports cited by The Whistler. The club's chief executive, Omar Berrada, and director of football, Jason Wilcox, are reportedly set to recommend the move. Vanguard reported that the club is closing in on an agreement with Mauricio Pochettino to replace Carrick. Punch noted that the board has yet to make a final decision on the manager's future.

What we know

  • Michael Carrick is expected to be sacked as head coach.
  • Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are expected to recommend the dismissal.
  • Mauricio Pochettino is linked as a potential replacement.
  • The decision follows a poor start to the 2026/7 Premier League season.
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Sources

  1. Manchester United are expected to sack Michael Carrick as head coach – Linda Ikeji's Blog,
  2. Man Utd Expected To Sack Head Coach Carrick — Report – The Whistler,
  3. Man United to sack Carrick, Pochettino emerges as potential replacement – BusinessDay,
  4. EPL: Man United set to part ways with Carrick — Report – Punch,
  5. Man United close to deal with Pochettino to become next coach – Vanguard,
  6. EPL: Man United make decision on Carrick’s future – The Sun,
  7. Carrick Faces Sack As Man United Reach Agreement In Principle With Pochettino – Complete Sports,
  8. Man Utd Agree Deal With Pochettino As Carrick Faces Sack – Leadership,

Updates

  • – Now also reported by Leadership
  • – Now also reported by Complete Sports
  • – Now also reported by The Sun
  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by Vanguard
  • – Story published - 4 outlets

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