By Samuel Akpan
Manchester United have sacked Michael Carrick after the club’s worst-ever start to a Premier League season, leaving the Red Devils in the relegation zone.
The club announced on Thursday that the 45-year-old had departed.
Carrick guided United to third place last season, but they have only eight points from 10 games this campaign.
United said a change was necessary after the disappointing start to achieve their ambitions.
Carrick is a club legend who showed the highest dedication and professionalism, matching his standards as a player.
The club intends to appoint a permanent successor as quickly as possible.
Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the overwhelming favourite, with experience at Southampton, Tottenham, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
The 54-year-old extended his US contract until the 2030 World Cup three months ago.
Reports say he has agreed in principle to a United deal, with a bid forwarded to his employers.
Carrick’s final game was a chaotic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday, after which he vowed not to walk away and looked to the break.
The hierarchy acted after three wins in all competitions.
The successor must revive a club unrecovered since Ferguson left 13 years ago and overtaken by City, Liverpool and Arsenal, next facing Liverpool at Anfield on November 22.
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