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Manchester United sack Michael Carrick after disastrous start to 2026-27 season

New Delhi: Manchester United have confirmed that Michael Carrick has been officially sacked as men’s first-team head coach on Friday, November 12. He rejoined the club in January this year and guided the team to a third-place finish in the Premier League by winning 12 out of the remaining 17 matches in the 2025/26 season. But after a disastrous start to the 2026-27 season, the club has decided to sack Carrick.

“After a disappointing start to the season, the club has come to the extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary in order to achieve our ambitions. Michael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend. Just as he did as a player, he has conducted himself with the highest standards of dedication and professionalism throughout his time back with the club,” Man United said in a statement.

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