(FILES) Manchester United's English coach Michael Carrick reacts prior to the UEFA Champions League, league phase matchday 3, football match between Como 1907 and Manchester United at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como, northen Italy on October 21, 2026. Manchester United sacked manager Michael Carrick on November 12, after their worst-ever start to a Premier League campaign, with USA boss Mauricio Pochettino expected to replace him, according to widespread reports. Former United midfielder Carrick led the team to an impressive third-place finish last season but they have taken just eight points from 10 games in the current campaign and are mired in the relegation zone. (Photo by PIERO CRUCIATTI / AFP via Getty Images)