United weigh Pochettino as Carrick faces sack

Manchester United are weighing the dismissal of Michael Carrick and the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino, the coach of the Estados Unidos Selección, as the club battles a Premier League crisis that has seen them slip into the relegation zone.

Los Red Devils have recorded only one victory in their first ten Premier League fixtures, leaving them one point above the bottom of the table. This alarming start has prompted the Old Trafford board, including Joel Glazer, Jim Ratcliffe, Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox, to consider a change on the bench.

Carrick's interim spell under scrutiny

Michael Carrick first took charge on an interim basis in January and steered United to Champions League qualification, earning a two‑year contract over the summer. However, this season’s results have been markedly poorer, with the side winning just one of Carrick’s next four matches after October’s backing.

The club’s fate could be decided during the international break that precedes their league clash with Liverpool at Anfield on 22 November.

Manchester United could turn to Pochettino as Premier League hopeful

Mauricio Pochettino, who previously managed Tottenham, Chelsea and Paris Saint‑Germain, is viewed as the leading candidate because of his extensive Premier League experience. The Argentine has already been interviewed three times about the United job, and his profile has risen as the Red Devils seek a manager familiar with English football.

Accepting the United role would mean an early exit from the Estados Unidos national team, a post he renewed in August with a contract running to 2030 after reaching the World Cup 2026 round of 16. Reports suggest his 54‑year‑old agreement contains a release clause that would ease a move to Old Trafford, although no formal deal has been confirmed.

United are also weighing other possibilities such as Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann and Kieran McKenna, but Pochettino remains the preferred option to lift the club out of the relegation battle. Reportedly, The board’s decision is expected to emerge in the coming days, with the outcome likely shaping United’s Premier League campaign.

Manchester United extend Carrick's wait as board stalls decision

Futbol the club’s hierarchy remains divided over the shortlist.