Manchester United Move to Replace Carrick as Pochettino Tops Wishlist

Manchester United have parted ways with head coach Michael Carrick following a poor run of results that has pushed the club into the Premier League relegation zone.

The decision was reached after discussions among the club’s top officials, according to The Athletic’s football journalist, David Ornstein, on Thursday.

The development follows Sunday’s 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford, which left Manchester United 18th in the Premier League table.

Carrick’s team have now gone eight league matches without a victory, while their win against Roma last week remains their only success in their last 11 matches across all competitions.

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Carrick, according to The Athletic.

Pochettino currently manages the United States men’s national team, while Manchester United are yet to officially announce his appointment.