Man United sack manager Michael Carrick

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Manchester United have reportedly sacked Michael Carrick as manager following a disappointing start to the season that has left the ...

Manchester United have reportedly sacked Michael Carrick as manager following a disappointing start to the season that has left the club in the Premier League relegation zone.

The former Red Devils midfielder oversaw the club’s worst start to a season in four decades, managing just one Premier League victory in 10 matches.

United have collected only eight points from their opening 10 league games, leaving them in the relegation zone with more than a quarter of the season completed.

Their struggles have also extended to cup competitions, with the club winning only two of their five matches in the Carabao Cup and Champions League.

United are expected to confirm Carrick’s departure in an official statement on Thursday morning.

Carrick arrived at the club’s Carrington training ground earlier in the day to oversee training before holding a meeting with Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada, after which the decision to dismiss him was communicated.

The 44-year-old was appointed on a permanent basis in the summer and handed a two-year contract following an impressive interim spell in charge.

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