Manchester United has sacked Michael Carrick as the team’s manager after their worst-ever start to an English Premier League (EPL) campaign.
The club announced on Thursday that it had parted ways with
the 45-year-old manager.
Carrick led the team to an impressive third-place finish
last season, but they have taken just eight points from 10 games in the current
campaign and are in the relegation zone.
“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,” United’s statement said.
“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.”
United said they intended to appoint a permanent successor
“as quickly as possible”.
Mauricio Pochettino has now emerged as the overwhelming
favourite to be announced as Carrick’s successor.
The Argentine has extensive experience of the EPL following
spells in charge of Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea, and he also coached
Paris Saint-Germain.
Pochettino signed a contract extension to remain with the US
through to the 2030 World Cup just three months ago.
There are reports that the 54-year-old has agreed in
principle to a deal from Man United, and a bid has been forwarded to his
current employers.
Carrick’s final game in charge was a chaotic 4-4 draw
against Aston Villa on Sunday, after which he stressed he would not walk away
and was looking to the international break as usual.
But the United hierarchy have decided to act in the hope of
saving their season after a paltry three wins in all competitions.
Former Tottenham, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss
Pochettino has an enormous task ahead of him: reviving a club that has never
recovered from the departure of Alex Ferguson 13 years ago.
The Red Devils, once the dominant force in English football,
have been overtaken by Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal.
United’s next game is against fierce rivals Liverpool at
Anfield on November 22.
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