Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United manager amid a dismal start to the 2026-27 season.

The club released a statement on Carrick’s departure on Thursday, Nov. 12.

"Manchester United can confirm that Michael Carrick has departed his role as men's first-team head coach,” the statement said. "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.

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

Carrick's replacement appears likely to be Mauricio Pochettino, who has reportedly already agreed to leave the U.S. men's national team and take over at Old Trafford.

United entered the November international break in the Premier League's relegation zone, sitting in 18th place after winning just one of its first 10 league matches.

The Red Devils did manage a comeback win over Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday, Nov. 3 before a comeback 4-4 draw with Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday, Nov. 8.

But ultimately those results weren't enough to save Carrick, who departs just three months into his first full season in charge.

Overall, United has just three wins in 15 matches this season, with two of the victories coming in the Champions League.

Carrick was appointed as a caretaker manager in January, taking over after Ruben Amorim was fired.

The longtime Red Devils midfielder earned the job on a permanent basis with an excellent run of form in the second half of the 2025-26 season, helping United finish third and clinch a Champions League berth.