Manchester United have sacked manager Michael Carrick, the club confirmed on Thursday 12 November 2026.
In a statement, the club said: “Manchester United can confirm that Michael Carrick has departed his role as men’s first-team head coach.” The club added: “After a disappointing start to the season, the club has come to the extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary in order to achieve our ambitions.” United said they intend to appoint a permanent successor as quickly as possible.
United sit 18th in the Premier League, in the relegation zone, with 8 points from 10 games — their worst start to the English top flight in 40 years.
Carrick, 45, took over on an interim basis in January after Ruben Amorim was sacked. He lifted the team to a third-place finish and Champions League qualification in 2025-26.
This season, United have won only 3 of their 15 games in all competitions. In the league, they have 4 losses and 5 draws, with their sole win coming against Ipswich Town in late August. They were knocked out of the League Cup in the third round, and have 2 wins and 2 losses in the Champions League.
Carrick’s last game in charge was a dramatic late 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday 8 November 2026.
US men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino is heavily linked with the job and is the reported favourite to succeed Carrick. CNN reports he has reached a verbal agreement with the club. If appointed, he would be the eighth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013.
Source: Al Jazeera
