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Manchester United sack Michael Carrick after worst league start in 40 years

Manchester United sack Michael Carrick after worst league start in 40 years

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Manchester United dismissed head coach Michael Carrick with immediate effect after the club recorded only one league win in the first ten Premier League matches of the 2026‑27 season, leaving them in 18th place and the relegation zone. The start, described as the worst in four decades, yielded eight points from ten games and saw United also sit 17th in the Champions League with two wins from four. Carrick, who had guided United to a third‑place finish the previous season, was replaced, with Mauricio Pochettino expected to take over.

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Michael Carrick was dismissed as manager of Manchester United after their disappointing start to the season. The club has recorded just one league win and currently sits in the relegation zone. United's performance has been the worst in 40 years, leading to a necessary change in management. Mauricio…

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First reported by Livemint at 02:01 UTC on 10 Nov.

Coverage ran into a second day.

Across 2 desks: india, sports.

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  21. The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article

    Manchester United sack Michael Carrick after worst league start in 40 years

    Michael Carrick was dismissed as manager of Manchester United after their disappointing start to the season. The club has recorded just one league win and currently sits in the relegation zone. United's performance has been the worst in 40 years, leading to a necessary change in management. Mauricio…

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