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Manchester United sack Michael Carrick after disastrous start to Premier League season

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Michael Carrick has been sacked after Manchester United’s decline from Champions League qualification to the relegation zone. Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox examined Carrick’s position and travelled to Monaco to brief Sir Jim Ratcliffe that a change was required. In the same context, the club is preparing to appoint Mauricio Pochettino, marking his arrival as United’s third coach in three seasons.

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Manchester United have parted ways with head coach Michael Carrick following a disappointing start to the 2026-27 season, bringing an end to his second spell at Old Trafford less than six months after handing him a two-year contract.

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

Coverage ran for about 2 days.

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  21. The Tribune The Tribune Trust Current article

    Manchester United sack Michael Carrick after disastrous start to Premier League season

    Manchester United have parted ways with head coach Michael Carrick following a disappointing start to the 2026-27 season, bringing an end to his second spell at Old Trafford less than six months after handing him a two-year contract.

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  29. The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Manchester United fires coach Carrick after worst start to a Premier League season

    MANCHESTER: Michael Carrick was fired by Manchester United on Thursday after overseeing the 20-time English champion's worst start to a Premier League season, with U.S. men's coach Mauricio Pochettino a potential candidate to succeed him. Carrick's departure comes less than six months after he was…

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