Michael Carrick sacked by Manchester United

Michael Carrick has been dismissed as the manager of Manchester United after a series of eight winless matches in the English Premier League. The club confirmed his departure via social media. Carrick, who took over in January 2026, initially had a successful run but this season has seen the team struggle, currently sitting in 18th place with only one league victory. Additionally, they have been eliminated from the League Cup and are performing poorly in the Champions League, ranking 17th with two wins in four matches.