Manchester United have sacked head coach Michael Carrick following a disastrous start to the Premier League season that has left the club 18th in the table and in the relegation zone.
The decision was reportedly taken by chief executive Omar Berrada, director of football Jason Wilcox, and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, with the club thanking Carrick for his professionalism and contributions despite confirming that a managerial change was necessary.
Carrick’s dismissal follows Sunday’s dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, which extended United’s winless run in the league to eight matches. The club has won just one Premier League game this season and only three matches in all competitions.
The former Manchester United midfielder was appointed head coach in January after Ruben Amorim’s departure and guided the Red Devils to a third-place finish and Champions League qualification last season, earning a two-year contract extension in May.
Across his tenure, Carrick managed 32 matches, recording 15 wins (47%), with a 48% Premier League win rate and an average of 1.74 points per game.
Reports indicate that United States men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino is the frontrunner to replace Carrick at Old Trafford.
Carrick remains a Manchester United legend after making 464 appearances for the club and winning five Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League, and the FA Cup during his playing career before moving into coaching.
