Michael Carrick has left Manchester United's Carrington training ground after the legendary midfielder was sacked this morning following a nightmare start to the season

Michael Carrick has left Manchester United's Carrington training ground. The legendary midfielder has been sacked this morning following huge uncertainty over his future.

Carrick and his staff learned this morning that they would be relieved of their duties by the club after a dreadful start to the season, where United won just one of 10 Premier League games and sit in the relegation zone.

The 45-year-old arrived at Carrington at 7:50am and waved to reporters and photographers as he drove through the gates. Executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox have also been at the training ground this morning and informed Carrick of the decision in person.

United are still yet to officially confirm Carrick's sacking, but it's expected an announcement will come this afternoon. As a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, United must abide by strict rules to announce major decisions to the market there first.

The NYSE opens at 2:30pm and closes at 9pm UK time, Monday to Friday only, corresponding to 9:30am to 4pm Eastern Time, so there will be no announcement outside of that timeframe.

Multiple reporters lined up outside of Carrington this morning to catch a glimpse of Carrick. Despite him seemingly heading towards the gallows, Carrick waved and put his thumb up to the media.

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