Manchester United have officially sacked head coach Michael Carrick following a dismal start to the 2026-27 season.
The decision comes days after a chaotic 4-4 Premier League draw against Aston Villa, leaving United stranded in the relegation zone at 18th place with just one win from their opening ten league fixtures.
Carrick becomes the fourth full-time manager dismissed by the club in the last five years, following Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Erik ten Hag, and Ruben Amorim. In an official statement, the club praised Carrick’s professionalism and recalled his impressive mid-season turnaround during the 2025-26 campaign, where he secured a third-place finish and Champions League qualification to earn a permanent contract until 2028.
We can confirm Michael Carrick has departed his role as men’s first-team head coach.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 12, 2026
However, management stated that a change was necessary after results deteriorated rapidly this term.
Mounting pressure on Carrick was compounded by visible dressing-room friction, highlighted by club captain Bruno Fernandes publicly questioning his tactics after a Champions League defeat to Como, resulting in Fernandes being dropped against Bournemouth. United confirmed they intend to appoint a permanent successor as quickly as possible.
