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  "id": 19642823,
  "title": "Manchester United sack Michael Carrick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/manchester-united-sack-michael-carrick-19642823",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-12T11:06:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/football/manchester-united-sack-michael-carrick-after-worst-league-start-in-40-years/articleshow/135766620.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United parted ways with manager Michael Carrick on Thursday, following a disastrous start to their Premier League season. The 54-year-old British footballer was dismissed after overseeing the club's worst opening to a league campaign in over 40 years. Carrick's tenure saw United falter to 18th in the 20-team standings, with just one win all season and eight points from 10 games.\n\nThe decision to let Carrick go was a result of the club's inability to meet their ambitions and secure the 20-time English champion's status. Club officials stated that a change was necessary to achieve their goals. United is set to announce a permanent replacement for Carrick as swiftly as possible.\n\nThe club has been exploring the possibility of hiring U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino to take over from Carrick. Pochettino, a 54-year-old Argentine, currently has a contract with the U.S. team until the 2030 World Cup. The potential transfer is still under consideration, as no final decision has been made regarding Carrick's future.",
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        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Manchester United Sack Michael Carrick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/manchester-united-sack-michael-carrick",
        "published": "2026-11-12T10:16:19.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "After Worst Start in 40 Years, Manchester United sack Carrick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/after-worst-start-in-40-years-manchester-united-sack-carrick",
        "published": "2026-11-12T11:04:37.000Z"
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