Michael Carrick
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Manchester United have officially dismissed head coach Michael Carrick following a prolonged crisis that has left the club languishing in the Premier League relegation zone. Current United States Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino is overwhelmingly expected to take charge as his permanent successor.

The decisive call to end Carrick’s tenure was made by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the club’s executive board after a dismal run of results. Under the 45-year-old’s guidance this season, United managed just three victories across 15 matches in all competitions. In the Premier League, the club has slumped to 18th place with only eight points from their opening ten fixtures—marking their worst start to a top-flight campaign in 40 years.

United have already initiated formal procedures to trigger the £7.5 million release clause in Pochettino's contract with U.S. Soccer, while also paying out roughly £5 million in severance to terminate Carrick’s existing deal early. The Argentine tactician is expected to link up with the squad following the United States' upcoming fixtures against Haiti, setting him up for a high-stakes debut in the away derby against Liverpool at Anfield on November 22.