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Carrick's Man Utd reign set to end; Pochettino favorite
10 Nov
Summary
- Carrick may be fired within hours or days.
- Man Utd is in the relegation zone for the first time in 40 years.
- Pochettino is the leading candidate to replace Carrick.
Manchester United is poised to dismiss manager Michael Carrick following a disastrous run of form that has seen the club plummet to 18th in the Premier League standings. Reports suggest Carrick's tenure could end within hours or days, despite the club's official stance that no decision has been made.
This potential dismissal comes as Manchester United enters the November 2026 international break in the relegation zone for the first time in four decades. The team's winless streak in the league has extended to eight games after a recent 4-4 draw against Aston Villa.
Mauricio Pochettino, the current USMNT manager, has reportedly become the frontrunner to take over the reins at Old Trafford. Despite recently signing a contract extension, a release clause in his deal might allow for a move back to the Premier League, a prospect he has previously expressed interest in.
Other names linked with the managerial position include former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and ex-Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann. Regardless of the chosen successor, it is highly unlikely that Carrick will be in charge for United's next match against Liverpool on November 22, 2026.
