Michael Carrick sacked: Manchester United have dismissed their head coach, according to talkSPORT’s Thursday report, with Mauricio Pochettino lined up as his replacement. A verbal agreement in principle is reported, but the Argentine’s release from the United States national team and his official appointment remain to be completed.
The Manchester United coach change follows a run of one win in ten Premier League games, leaving the club 18th on eight points going into the international break. For Kenyan readers, the next immediate question is whether Pochettino can take charge before Liverpool face United on 22 November. the earlier report on Carrick’s future.
Why Manchester United dismissed Michael Carrick
Manchester United took eight points from their opening ten league games of 2026/27, with one win, five draws and four defeats. The 4–4 home draw against Aston Villa on 8 November left United in the relegation places; a previous 3–0 loss to Bournemouth had already increased scrutiny of Carrick.
Carrick had earned a contract to 2028 after guiding United back into the Champions League during his interim spell earlier in 2026. The results this season explain the review, although managerial performance cannot be separated entirely from recruitment and squad issues. the report on Carrick becoming permanent manager.
What journalists have confirmed — and what remains pending
talkSPORT reports that Michael Carrick was told he had lost his Manchester United job at Carrington on Thursday, 12 November. The report follows days of board discussions and sustained criticism of the team’s results. talkSPORT Carrick dismissal report.
Sky Sports says United reached a verbal agreement in principle with Mauricio Pochettino, while the formal appointment depends on further talks, including his release from U.S. Soccer. Sky Sports Pochettino agreement report.
Fabrizio Romano reported United’s intention to dismiss Carrick and advance the Pochettino deal. David Ornstein detailed the negotiations and contractual obstacles, while Sami Mokbel reported Pochettino’s willingness to take the role. Those reports preceded the Thursday dismissal coverage. Fabrizio Romano’s reporting.
For the original background reporting, see David Ornstein’s Athletic discussion and Sami Mokbel’s BBC Sport report. The club’s own dismissal statement has not been independently verified in this article.
Who is Manchester United’s next manager?
Mauricio Pochettino is the leading candidate rather than a formally announced Manchester United head coach. Sky Sports describes the deal as an agreement in principle, which is different from a signed and announced appointment.
The 54-year-old has managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. He later took charge of the United States, which reached the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup. His contract reportedly runs to 2030 and includes a release mechanism valued around $10 million.
Could Pochettino be in charge against Liverpool?
Liverpool vs Manchester United is scheduled for Sunday, 22 November 2026, at Anfield. U.S. Soccer’s Nations League fixtures against Haiti in the international break make the handover complicated, with Sky Sports reporting that Pochettino may remain in charge for those games. the Premier League 2026/27 fixtures guide.
The match becomes the next clear date to watch, but no official first-game date for Pochettino has been announced. United’s confirmed lineups and match status should be checked nearer kickoff.
Manchester United fixtures, live scores and football markets
Manchester United fixtures and results can be followed through SportPesa Score, which is the maintained destination for current football information. This article records the managerial news rather than pretending to provide a live match feed. SportPesa Score.
Eligible adult readers interested in the Liverpool match can examine currently listed Premier League odds and match-result, goals or other eligible betting markets directly on SportPesa Kenya. Prices and availability change; no match prediction or odds are asserted here. SportPesa Kenya football markets.
What happens next for Manchester United?
Michael Carrick sacked is now the central Manchester United headline following the reported Carrington decision. The outstanding developments are a club announcement, resolution of Pochettino’s U.S. Soccer contract and confirmation of his first fixture. United’s recovery will ultimately be measured through results rather than the speed of the announcement.
