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From summer signings to substitutions via one particular injury absence, multiple factors contributed to the head coach losing his job

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BBC Sport looks back at the six Premier League matches that defined the highs and lows of Michael Carrick's 10-month spell in charge of Manchester United.

None of this is his fault. He was offered a job that anyone in his position would have taken. But extending was always going to lead us here

Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach, so how did his Old Trafford reign go so wrong, so quickly?

Los ‘red devils’ anuncian la marcha del inglés meses después de hacerle contrato hasta 2029. Pochettino, que negocia su salida de Estados Unidos, será el 12º técnico desde 2013.

Nach einigem Zögern hat Manchester United die Trennung von Michael Carrick perfekt gemacht. Für den Nachfolger will der Tabellen-18. Geld in die Hand nehmen.

Mit Michael Carrick hatte bei Manchester United endlich ein Turnaround gelingen sollen. Nach einer abermaligen Ergebniskrise samt Absturz auf die Abstiegsränge reagierten die Bosse nun doch auf der Trainerbank und schickten den Ex-Spieler in die Vereinslosigke…

⚽️ Head coach departs after one win in 11 games ⚽️ Carrick sacked with Pochettino poised to take over ⚽️ Have any thoughts? Email Luke Michael Carrick has been dismissed by Manchester United. He departs after a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford last Su…

Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach with Mauricio Pochettino lined up to replace him.

Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach with Mauricio Pochettino lined up to replace him.

Carrick was appointed on a two-year deal in May but leaves after just 15 games of this season.

The great basketball coach Phil Jackson is the most successful in NBA history having won 11 championships. Nevertheless, in his famous book Eleven Rings, he is still moved to claim that the year after winning a championship is always the hardest.

La inminente sanción al City abre la posibilidad de que salga del club. El entorno del jugador no elucubra mientras siga la incertidumbre. Paul Scholes le ve en el Camp Nou.

Arsenal will challenge Chelsea and Liverpool for the signing of AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. Transfer Talk has the latest.

El exportero del Chelsea ha construido una nueva etapa alejada del fútbol profesional, en la que compagina el hockey, las entrevistas y su faceta más musical sin descartar sentarse algún día en un banquillo.

Sigue en directo las últimas noticias sobre el mercado de fichajes del 12 de noviembre de 2026: bajas, altas...

Manchester United first considered Pochettino for their head coach position in 2016. Over the next decade, they did so again and again

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Arteta relied on newcomer so heavily last season that his campaign petered out - now he still finding his role in a revised midfield setup

Kane will become England's record appearance-maker this week. The Athletic explores how he chased down Shilton's long-standing record

A weakness with counter-attacks, slow starts, defensive errors and a failing high line are behind City's declining form

Jugadores como João Félix y Bruno Fernandes, que acaban contrato en junio de 2027, pueden negociar y firmar con cualquier club a partir de enero.

Matt Porter updates darts fans on who they can expect to see in the new season of the Premier League of Darts.

The current Premier League Darts format is "solid" but "fresh concepts" are coming soon, says PDC chief executive Matt Porter.

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

Arsenal contact Bournemouth about midfielder Alex Scott, Manchester United add two defenders to list of potential targets, Aston Villa weigh up move for Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia, plus more.

Manager has been hurt by experiences at elite clubs but several players at Old Trafford could fit his playing style Welcome, Mauricio, to the meat grinder. Or rather, welcome back. We’ve been expecting you. There is nothing surprising in the news Manchester Un…

U.S. Soccer would require the Argentine's buyout, worth in the region of $10million (£7.4m), be paid to release him from his contract.

U.S. Soccer could take another big swing for its men's national team if Mauricio Pochettino leaves for Manchester United

The stars have aligned to make this union possible, but the challenge awaiting an incoming manager at the club has rarely looked so daunting

El Barcelona tiene un 64,76% de salir campeón por tercera vez consecutiva. Osasuna y Getafe bajarían a Segunda junto con el Málaga.

Sitting 18th in the Premier League table with Michael Carrick seemingly on the way out, the Red Devils have a 22% chance of the drop

Sky Sports' Nick Wright looks at the FIVE things that Mauricio Pochettino will have to address if and when he replaces Michael Carrick as the manager of Manchester United.

Mauricio Pochettino looks set to turn a decade-long courtship with Manchester United into a full-blown relationship, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

El holandés aprovecha la lesión para cursar un programa de negocios en la prestigiosa universidad estadounidense. Antes que él, hubo futbolistas que acabaron pasando consulta, diseñando el estadio que hoy lleva su nombre, investigando un crimen o presidiendo u…

This is Manchester United, the club that somehow always manages to get things wrong, including their treatment of a club legend

Sky Sports News' Kaveh Solhekol has questioned Manchester United's pursuit of Mauricio Pochettino, suggesting there are better options available.

Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle with Mauricio Pochettino to take over as head coach if Michael Carrick is sacked.

Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle with Mauricio Pochettino to take over as head coach if Michael Carrick is sacked.

Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty for the shirt-tug on Alexander Isak in their Premier League match against Arsenal earlier this month, an expert panel has said.

Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty when Jurrien Timber pulled Alexander Isak's shirt in Arsenal's victory at Anfield, an independent panel has ruled.

Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty when Jurrien Timber pulled Alexander Isak's shirt in Arsenal's victory at Anfield, an independent panel has ruled.

Golden City FC’s backers are a group of private investors headed by two Bay Area finance execs, with no date confirmed for their first game

Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty against Arsenal for Jurrien Timber's shirt pull on Alexander Isak, says a Premier League panel.

The former Tottenham manager is always going to be a subject of interest, but United’s job carries a rare power As Mauricio Pochettino left the podium to close his final press conference of the last international window, he offered an ambiguous farewell. “See …

Not every successful career starts spectacularly well but Andoni Iraola's journey to Liverpool will take some beating. Seven years ago, he was sacked from his first job in management after a winless streak in the Cypriot top division with AEK Larnaca.

Despite the divergent paths of club and coach across 10 years, a move for the Argentinian is being weighed up once again at Old Trafford