Man Utd sack Carrick with team in relegation zone, Pochettino lined up

Manchester United sacked Michael Carrick on Thursday after a meeting with senior officials at the training ground, with the club sitting in the Premier League relegation zone after just 10 matches. The decision marks a stunning fall for a club that hasn't been in the bottom three this early in a season since 1989.

Former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is set to be announced as Carrick's replacement in the coming days. Pochettino inherits a squad low on confidence and a fanbase demanding immediate results to avoid what would be the club's first relegation since 1974.

Players reacted quickly on social media. Bruno Fernandes posted a handshake photo with Carrick captioned "thanks for everything, boss," while Kobbie Mainoo shared a hug photo with the same message. Both players were regulars under Carrick this season.

United's next fixture is away at Brentford this weekend — Pochettino's potential first game if appointed in time. The Argentine's track record at Southampton, Spurs, and Chelsea suggests he can organize a defense and develop young talent, exactly what United need right now.

For Nigerian fans following the Premier League, this is the biggest managerial story of the season so far. Will Pochettino's high-press system work with United's current squad, or does the club need a January transfer window overhaul to survive?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/13/epl-bruno-fernandes-mainoo-react-as-man-utd-sack-carrick/