Coach Michael Carrick applauded the supporters after the match.
Photo: Ian Hodgson/AP/TT

Manchester United sack Michael Carrick after disastrous start to Premier League season

Manchester United have sacked manager Michael Carrick, the Premier League club confirmed on its website.

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“After a difficult start to the season, the club has come to the difficult conclusion that a change is necessary in order to achieve our goals,” the club writes.

Manchester United has had a disastrous start to the Premier League season and is in the relegation zone after ten rounds, with just eight points.

Most recently, United drew 4-4 at home to Aston Villa in a chaotic match - and that fiasco was the final straw for the club’s management.

As recently as May, Carrick, who made more than 300 appearances for United during his playing career, signed a two-year contract. He took over as coach at Man United in January after Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim was fired.

According to several media reports, Mauricio Pochettino is expected to take over. The Argentine is currently the head coach of the United States national team.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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