Summary

  • Manchester United sack head coach Michael Carrick

  • Man Utd release a statement saying the club came to an 'extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary'

  • The decision comes after owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe met with executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox in Monaco

  • Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is 'ready to accept an offer' to replace Carrick - United have 'opened talks' with him

  • It follows their 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday, which leaves them sitting in the Premier League's relegation zone

  • Carrick took interim charge in January and led club to a third-place finish before signing two-year deal in summer

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Carrick leaves Man Utd training ground after sacking

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Written by Joe Rindl, Charlotte Coates, Sophie Trifonoff & Jemma Rice.

  1. How did we get here?

    Manchester United

    Manchester United's last match was a thrilling 4-4 with Aston Villa in which the club twice came from two goals down.

    But that left the club in the relegation zone with just eight points from their 10 Premier League matches.

    This week United's chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox met with minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco and discussed Carrick's future at the club.

    Carrick, who had been attending training this week, left United's training base Carrington this morning.

    As Simon Stone reported, the decision to sack Carrick should trigger the arrival of USA men's national team boss Mauricio Pochettino.

  2. Man Utd confirm Carrick's departure
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    Manchester United

    Manchester United have just released a statement, confirming the dismissal of Michael Carrick.

    It reads: "Michael rejoined the club in January and guided the team to a third-placed Premier League finish by winning 12 out of the remaining 17 games of the 2025-26 season, accumulating the highest points tally in the league during that period.

    "After a disappointing start to the season, the club has come to the extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary in order to achieve our ambitions.

    "Michael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend. Just as he did as a player, he has conducted himself with the highest standards of dedication and professionalism throughout his time back with the club. His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.

    "The club intends to appoint a permanent successor as quickly as possible."

    Michael Carrick applaudingGetty Images

  3. Simon Stone
    BBC Sport Manchester United reporter on 5 Live

    Michael Carrick arrived at Carrington just before 8am, he’s now left the building.

    We’re still waiting for absolute, official confirmation but I’m being told from a very reliable source that Michael Carrick has been told he’s no longer manager of Manchester United and that will, I expect, trigger the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino as his replacement or though we’re not entirely sure when.

  4. Carrick sacked as Man Utd head coach
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    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport Manchester United reporter

    Sources have told BBC Sport that Manchester United have sacked head coach Michael Carrick with the club sitting in the Premier League's relegation zone.

    This is a developing story - with more information to follow.