Man Utd target Pochettino as Carrick faces sack after 2 wins in 10 games

Manchester United have identified USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino as their top choice to replace Michael Carrick, with the 45-year-old increasingly likely to be sacked during the November international break. Despite Sunday's dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, United have managed just two wins from their first 10 Premier League games, leaving them in the bottom half of the table.

Pochettino's contract with the US national team contains a £7 million release clause that United are prepared to trigger. The Argentine previously managed Tottenham, PSG, and Chelsea, giving him extensive Premier League experience. If the Pochettino move falls through, Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann remain under consideration as alternative candidates.

For Nigerian fans who follow the Red Devils religiously, this signals the club's fifth managerial change since Ferguson retired in 2013. Carrick's interim spell lasted just 10 league games—a sample size too small for fair judgment, but results (W2 D3 L5) forced the board's hand. The international break provides a natural window for transition without disrupting match preparation.

The bigger question: Does Pochettino's high-pressing system suit United's current squad, or will this be another expensive reset? United's next fixture after the break is away to Arsenal on November 23—if a new manager isn't appointed by then, the uncertainty continues.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/10/epl-man-utds-top-choice-revealed-with-carrick-set-to-be-sacked-3/