Manchester United sack manager Michael Carrick after a poor start to the 2026/27 Premier League season, with the club confirming his departure on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Carrick’s dismissal ends his second spell as Manchester United manager, just months after he was handed the permanent role following an impressive interim spell.
The former Manchester United midfielder was initially appointed interim manager in January after the departure of Ruben Amorim. He subsequently guided the club to third place in the Premier League and secured Champions League qualification.
Carrick was appointed permanent manager in May and signed a contract that was expected to keep him at Old Trafford until 2028.
However, Manchester United have struggled during the opening weeks of the new Premier League campaign.
The club have won only one of their first 10 Premier League matches and are currently 18th in the league table with eight points.
United’s most recent Premier League match was a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Following the result, Manchester United confirmed Carrick’s departure.
Michael Carrick sacked by Manchester United
Carrick’s exit comes less than six months after his appointment as the club’s permanent manager.
Manchester United said the decision followed the team’s disappointing start to the season.
The 45-year-old former England international had returned to the club after previously serving as a player and coach.
His first spell as interim manager came in 2021, when he took temporary charge following Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s departure.
Who will replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United?
Manchester United are now expected to begin the process of appointing a new manager.
Mauricio Pochettino has been reported as a potential replacement for Carrick. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager is currently in charge of the United States men’s national team.
Manchester United’s next Premier League match is against Liverpool after the international break.
