Manchester United sacks Carrick after a poor start to the 2026-27 season as Pochettino looks set to replace him.
Carrick was sacked as United plunged to 18th in the Premier League table after fighting back twice from two-goal deficits to earn a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday.
The club announced the decision in a statement, applauding Carrick’s professionalism but conceding the need for a change to reach their goals.
Carrick made a strong start as interim boss after succeeding Ruben Amorim in January, leading United to third in the table with 12 wins from 17 games last season.
But the permanent appointment has not had such an impact. United have won only three times in 15 matches this term in all competitions, scoring 30 and winning once in the Premier League.
The same defensive issues resulted in a 10-league match run without a clean sheet for the first time since 1986.
Pochettino is expected to be announced as the new United boss, although the club has not officially confirmed the appointment yet.
United said they hoped to find a permanent replacement as soon as possible.
Liverpool will host the Red Devils at Anfield on the 22nd of November before they play Sporting CP in the Champions League three days later.
