{
  "id": 19736255,
  "title": "Man Utd Sack Carrick with Pochettino on the Line as Replacement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/man-utd-sack-carrick-with-pochettino-on-the-line-as-replacement",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T01:12:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/13/man-utd-sack-carrick-with-pochettino-on-the-line-as-replacement/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United have sacked Michael Carrick as their head coach, with Mauricio Pochettino set to take over the position. Carrick left the club less than six months after signing a two-year deal, after United found themselves in the relegation zone following just one win in 10 Premier League matches. United announced the decision on Thursday morning, stating that a change was necessary to achieve their ambitions. The club has agreed a full contract with Pochettino, who is expected to be appointed as soon as possible. This move marks the eighth permanent appointment since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013. Pochettino is currently managing the USA in their Nations League match against Haiti on Saturday and Wednesday, before starting his new role at United next Thursday. Sky Sports News reports that Pochettino has a £7m release clause in his contract with the USA, and talks with Manchester United are currently at the paperwork and regulatory processes stage.",
  "summary": "Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach with Mauricio Pochettino lined up to replace him. Carrick departs less than six months after signing a two-year contract having overseen",
  "key_points": [
    "Manchester United sacks Michael Carrick as head coach",
    "Mauricio Pochettino set to replace Carrick",
    "Pochettino managing USA in Nations League"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Replacing Carrick with Pochettino signals a desperate attempt to escape the relegation zone and ends a period of instability marked by frequent managerial turnover since Ferguson's departure.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}