Breaking News: Manchester United sacks Carrick, set to appoint Pochettino

Manchester United has announced the sacking of Michael Carrick following a run of just one win in the league this season. Will his replaceme...

Manchester United has announced the sacking of Michael Carrick following a run of just one win in the league this season. Will his replacement fare any better? (Photo credit: BBC)

Manchester United has parted ways with Michael Carrick, less than one year after the former Manchester United and Tottenham midfielder took over the reins at United's dugout.

Carrick took over from Ruben Amorim following a run of poor results under the Portuguese, but the Englishman has failed to build on a successful half-season run that saw many wondering what could have been if he had started the season.

With United lying in the relegation zone after ten games, the club hierarchy has wielded the hammer, and the manager is gone. All indications are that the Red Devils will hire former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino, who currently manages the USMNT.

Carrick's record this season stands at just one win in ten games in the Premier League, the worst record for the club in the modern era. Will the Argentine, who is expected to be announced shortly, turn things around swiftly like Carrick did when he took over?