Manchester United have sacked head coach Michael Carrick with immediate effect, bringing his time in charge at Old Trafford to an end following the club’s disappointing start to the 2026/27 season.
The development was reported by transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano on Thursday, November 12, with reports indicating that the club had decided to part ways with the former United midfielder.
Carrick had come under increasing pressure after United struggled for consistency in the Premier League, with the team sitting 18th after 10 matches.
A 4-4 draw against Aston Villa in their most recent league fixture had further intensified scrutiny of his position, as United continued to struggle for results.
Carrick was appointed on a permanent basis in May after an interim spell in which he guided the club to a third-place finish and Champions League qualification.
Attention now turns to who will take over at Old Trafford, with former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reportedly emerging as a leading candidate to replace him.
