Manchester United Parts Ways With Coach Michael Carrick Following Poor Season Start
Manchester United has fired coach Michael Carrick after the team's worst start to a Premier League season.

Bakersfield, CA, November 12, 2026 — Manchester United has officially dismissed coach Michael Carrick, citing the team’s significantly underperforming record. The decision comes after a period marked by the club’s worst start to a Premier League season in its history.
The departure of Michael Carrick from the coaching role at Manchester United was confirmed recently. Sources indicate the move is directly linked to the team’s disappointing performance in the current Premier League campaign, which has seen them achieve their lowest point tally at this stage of the season.
Specific details regarding the exact timing of the decision or any preceding discussions were not immediately available. The club has not provided further information concerning the criteria used beyond the overall season performance. Carrick’s tenure as coach concluded without further elaboration on the circumstances of his dismissal.
The Premier League season has been a challenging one for Manchester United, with the team struggling to secure consistent victories and maintain a competitive position in the league standings. This difficult run has led to increased scrutiny of the coaching staff and team strategy.
Further details regarding the club’s future coaching plans or any interim arrangements were not disclosed at the time of this report. Manchester United is expected to address the coaching situation and outline the path forward in the coming days.
Story summarized from the original created by JAMES ROBSON, Associated Press on www.kget.com, see more information here.
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