Man Utd Expected to Sack Michael Carrick – Mauricio Pochettino the Favourite to Replace Him

10th November 2026

Updated 10 Nov 2026, 11:25 · First published 10 Nov 2026

Michael Carrick’s time as Manchester United boss looks close to an end. Club bosses are expected to recommend that he is sacked, with Mauricio Pochettino the clear favourite to replace him.

No final decision had been made on Tuesday morning, but there is a growing expectation that chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox will advise Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family to make a change. Carrick arrived for work at Carrington at 7.15am as usual.

Man Utd and Michael Carrick

StatusExpected to be sacked – no final decision yet

Form2 wins in 15 games in all competitions

LeagueIn the bottom three

Last resultDraw with Aston Villa

Next gameLiverpool (away), after the international break

Favourite to replace himMauricio Pochettino

Also linkedEddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann, Antonio Conte

Why are Man Utd set to sack Michael Carrick?

It has been a dramatic fall. Carrick took over from Ruben Amorim in mid-January and lost only two of 17 games to steer United to third place and Champions League football, earning a two-year contract in May.

This season has been very different. United have won just two of 15 matches in all competitions – both at home, against Ipswich Town and Sabah – and are in the Premier League relegation zone. Recent results include a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth and a loss at Chelsea, with a European comeback win over Roma the only real bright spot.

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Carrick’s answer

“That’s not going to happen.”

Michael Carrick, asked if he would step down

Who will replace Michael Carrick?

Candidate	Situation
Mauricio Pochettino	USA head coach; contract reportedly lets him leave for top jobs; open to the move
Eddie Howe	Left Newcastle in July; sounded out in October
Julian Nagelsmann	Out of work since leaving Germany after the World Cup
Antonio Conte	Reportedly keen on the job

Pochettino has USA matches against Haiti in the CONCACAF Nations League play-off on 14 and 18 November, which could affect the timing of any move. United reportedly want a new manager in place during the international break, before the trip to Anfield.