(FILES) Manchester United's English head coach Michael Carrick looks on during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Manchester United and Roma at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on November 3, 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 Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)