- Manchester United have decided to sack manager Michael Carrick following the club's worst start to a top-flight season in 40 years, which has left them 18th in the Premier League with only one win from ten matches.
- Mauricio Pochettino has reached a verbal agreement to replace Carrick at Old Trafford, with United executives meeting in Monaco to finalise the deal and trigger his estimated £7m release clause from US Soccer.
- The managerial change comes after a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa, continuing a troubling trend where United have conceded the first two goals in five consecutive matches and won just once in their last 11 games overall.
- Former United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel labelled the club's treatment of Carrick as disrespectful, insisting that the team's underlying problems stem from poor leadership above the manager since Sir Alex Ferguson left.
- US Soccer is prepared for Pochettino's potential departure during the international break and has reportedly identified former Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as their top candidate to take charge.
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