Sources: Man Utd Set to Sack Michael Carrick

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Sources: Man Utd Set to Sack Michael Carrick

Originally posted on GiveMeSport | By Daniel Feliciano | Last updated Nov 9, 2026 5:41 PM ET

GMS understand that Michael Carrick's Manchester United future will be decided by Sir Jim Ratcliffe tomorrow at a meeting in Monaco.

Executives including Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are expected to present their recommendation that the former United midfielder should be removed and replaced. Mauricio Pochettino, the USMNT head coach, is a leading contender to take over.

The Red Devils sit just one point above the bottom of the Premier League table after just one win from 10 matches. Carrick's reign is expected to end after a 4-4 draw at home against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Carrick's side have won just three of 15 games in all competitions so far this season, and after failing to turn things around, the club are set to remove the former midfielder from his position.

Carrick took over as interim manager in January 2026 to replace Ruben Amorim, and led the team to an impressive 12 wins in 17 games, including victories over Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur.

Those wins also led the team to third place in the Premier League table, helping them qualify for the Champions League for the first time in three years.

But United started the season with a 2-0 defeat away to newly-promoted Hull City, and their only wins in all competitions have come against Ipswich Town and Azerbaijani outfit Sabah.

Speaking after the recent draw against Aston Villa, Carrick admitted he wasn't sure what the future held for him in a frosty interview with Sky Sports. It appears that decision will now be taken out of his hands.

Sources: Pochettino in the Mix

With Carrick expected to leave, the hunt is set to be on at Old Trafford to find his replacement and help get the season back on track.

A number of names have been linked with the role in recent weeks, including the likes of Antonio Conte, Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann, and Fabian Hurzeler, but GIVEMESPORT sources understand that the Brighton boss is not interested in leaving the Seagulls mid-season, and he will not replace Carrick.

USMNT boss Pochettino is believed to be among the leading contenders, with a release clause in his recently signed contract. He is keen on the opportunity.

Nagelsmann and Howe are also understood to be among the contenders and would be interested in the job, but the Man Utd board are yet to make a final decision on who they want to be their next manager.

This article first appeared on GiveMeSport and was syndicated with permission.

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