Michael Carrick sacked by Manchester United after relegation-zone start

Manchester United have sacked head coach Michael Carrick after the club fell into the Premier League relegation zone, Yahoo Sports reported on 12 November 2026. The decision follows a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa and leaves United without a win in eight league games.

The sacking

Manchester United parted ways with head coach Michael Carrick following a disappointing start to the 2026-27 Premier League season, bringing an end to his second spell at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils have managed just one victory during that period, leaving them facing an unexpected relegation battle and prompting the club hierarchy to make a change in the dugout.

United confirmed Carrick's departure in an official statement, thanking the former midfielder for his contribution to the club and acknowledging his achievements during his return last season.

League position

United are 19th in the Premier League table after 10 matches and have managed just one victory, according to India Today. The club will spend the international break 18th in the table, Yahoo Sports reported.

About the club

The 2026-27 season is the 140th in the history of Manchester United, their 35th in the Premier League, and their 52nd consecutive and 102nd overall season in the top flight of English football. The club are competing in the Premier League, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup and the UEFA Champions League, making their first appearance in the Champions League since the 2023-24 season.

About Carrick

Michael Carrick is an English professional football coach and former player who was most recently head coach of Premier League club Manchester United. He is best known for his 12-year playing career with Manchester United, which he also captained in his final season there.

Carrick was a midfielder who primarily played in a deep-lying role, but he was also used as an emergency centre-back under Alex Ferguson, David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and José Mourinho. His playing style was grounded in his passing ability.

What happens next

Mauricio Pochettino is expected to take over as Manchester United manager, according to reports cited by Yahoo Sports. No next match date or venue is provided in the sources.

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Sources

• The Independent

• Yahoo Sports

• India Today

• Wikipedia: Michael Carrick (background)

• Wikipedia: 2026–27 Manchester United F.C. season (background)

• Photo: Timmy96, CC0 (Wikimedia Commons)