Michael Carrick departs Old Trafford with Manchester United languishing in the relegation zone.

It has been a difficult week for Michael Carrick, with non-stop speculation over his future and who will succeed him at Manchester United. A verbal agreement with Mauricio Pochettino was reached earlier this week, and talks with US Soccer have taken place, with the process expected to be straightforward.

The pressure has grown by the week for Carrick this season, after the Reds won just one of their first 10 Premier League matches. This form means the team is sitting 18th in the table.

Ex-United players like Rio Ferdinand have criticised the club for their treatment of Carrick in the past week. Peter Schmeichel expressed his disappointment, too.

Michael Carrick sacked as Man Utd head coach

Carrick is no longer United’s head coach. He was informed on Thursday morning that his time in the hot seat has come to an end.

United’s only league win so far this season came against Ipswich Town, but the straw that broke the camel’s back was a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday. That result meant United were spending the November international break in the drop zone.

All of this has contributed to United’s decision to part ways with Carrick. The news came initially from respected journalist Andy Mitten at 9:30 am. Mitten wrote: “Michael Carrick sacked by MUFC.

“Top lad, got the team in the Champions League against expectations. Gave it his all, night and day. Protected others, never threw anyone under a bus. Worked in difficult circumstances. Leaves with head held high. I wish him and his staff the very best.”

Although Carrick’s results have been dire since August, his tenure will also be remembered for how he turned things around when he joined as interim coach in January. He just wasn’t able to maintain that habit of winning matches that he brought with him to Old Trafford in January.

There will be more updates throughout the day. United have yet to release an official statement on the matter.