Fastrack · Man Utd Fires Carrick, Pochettino Expected to Replace Him

Manchester United fired head coach Michael Carrick on Thursday with the team 18th in the Premier League. Mauricio Pochettino, the US men's national team coach, is lined up to replace him.

1 win in 10 league games: United's worst top-flight start in 40 years.
1 win in the past 11 matches across all competitions.
12 wins in 17 games last season earned Carrick a third-place finish.
2 head coaches fired in one calendar year, a first for United.

Why it matters: United now face a mid-season rebuild while sitting a point behind 17th-placed Coventry. Carrick signed a contract to 2028 only in May.

US Soccer could lose its head coach during the international break.
Captain Bruno Fernandes publicly challenged Carrick's strategy after a 4-1 loss at Como.

The story so far

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How 13 sources split on this story

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Where they split: Outlets differ on whether the fault lies with Carrick or with United's leadership above him, which former goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel blames.

Center coverage, 6 sources: The center focuses on the reported Pochettino deal and the executives deciding Carrick's future.

Japan Times8hMan Utd reaches ‘verbal agreement’ with Pochettino to replace Carrick CTV News1hManchester United fires coach Carrick after worst start to a Premier League season ESPN2hManchester United fires Carrick; sources say deal with USMNT's Pochettino close Financial Times2hMan United sack head coach Michael Carrick after dismal run of results Jerusalem Post18mManchester United sack manager Carrick with club in relegation zone, club statement confirms USA Today1hMichael Carrick fired as Manchester United manager

Left coverage, 5 sources: The left frames the sacking as another chapter of instability at a declining club, with questions about leadership above the manager.

The Guardian1hMichael Carrick was just the latest fall guy for Manchester United’s dysfunctional hierarchy | Jamie Jackson The Independent17mFive key problems Mauricio Pochettino must solve first at Manchester United Al Jazeera3hManchester United sack Michael Carrick as manager CNN2hManchester United fires Michael Carrick as head coach The Boston Globe2hManchester United fires Carrick after dreadful start to season

Right coverage, 2 sources: The right centers the club's official statement and Carrick's strong record last season.

The Sun36mMan Utd supporter group demands owners explain themselves after Carrick sacked in ‘another depressing moment’ for club Daily Mail45mRio Ferdinand labels Man United's Michael Carrick sacking 'like Chat GPT' - with 142-word statement sent by communications department and no message from club chiefs

What’s next: United executives met in Monaco to finalize the deal. Reported figures for Pochettino's release clause range from £7 million to £7.5 million.

United would pay extra to bring Pochettino's staff with him.
US Soccer has reportedly identified Pep Guardiola as its top candidate.
Will the club confirm Pochettino, and on what contract terms?
Who would US Soccer actually hire if Pochettino leaves?