Carrick sacked by Man Utd with Pochettino in line to take over

Manchester United have parted company with head coach Michael Carrick after a dismal run of results.

The former United midfielder has left after just 16 competitive matches in permanent charge, with the club winning only one of their last 11 games.

Chief executive Omar Berrada informed Carrick of the decision at Carrington on Thursday morning.

His coaching staff, including Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate and Jonny Evans, have also departed and were seen leaving the training ground shortly afterwards.

Carrick had come under increasing pressure following United’s poor start to the Premier League season, with the club sitting in the relegation zone after winning just once in their opening ten league matches.

Attention will now turn to his successor, with United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino in line to take over.