Manchester United sack Michael Carrick with club in relegation zone

Manchester United have sacked Michael Carrick as head coach, with the team in the Premier League relegation zone. The club published a statement on its official website. United are 18th in the table.

Some reports say Carrick leaves after one win in 11 games; others say he led the team to three wins across all competitions. Both figures are given in reports on his departure.

Mauricio Pochettino is poised to take over, one report says. Carrick’s exit follows the club’s drop to 18th in the league.

The club statement confirmed the departure. The expected next step is a successor, with Pochettino named as the candidate poised to take over.