Mauricio Pochettino’s first six Manchester United games confirmed as tough start awaits

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The Argentine is tasked with lifting Manchester United out of the relegation zone

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach.

Pochettino is believed to have signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Old Trafford as he replaces Michael Carrick, who was sacked on Thursday with the club languishing in the Premier League relegation zone.

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The appointment of Pochettino has been driven by the Argentine's high-intensity, attacking style of football, his dedication to building strong, cohesive teams and his outstanding record of developing individual players.

His consistency of performing at the highest level of football across multiple leagues is an additional factor.

This will be Pochettino’s fourth spell in the Premier League, having previously managed Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea to varying levels of success.

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As communicated in the official club statement, Pochettino’s start date is November 18 - after USA’s CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final second leg against Haiti.

He will be then be expected to take charge of Man Utd training for the first time ahead of the showdown against Liverpool three days later.

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