Michael Carrick sacked as Manchester United manager after 15 matches
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 10:50 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Michael Carrick has been relieved of his duties as manager of Manchester United, making him the third manager to be sacked in three seasons. His tenure lasted just 15 matches, highlighting ongoing instability within the club's leadership. The decision follows a series of poor performances, with team results falling short of expectations. As Manchester United seeks to stabilize its coaching situation, a search for Carrick's successor will likely commence immediately.
- •Carrick managed Manchester United for only 15 matches.
- •He is the third manager sacked in three seasons.
- •Manchester United is looking to appoint a new manager soon.
- •The team's performance has not met club expectations.
- 10:50 AMSky Sports Football — From Champions League finish to drop zone: How Carrick's reign unravelled
- 10:23 AMYahoo Sports — The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games
- 10:21 AMBBC Sport — The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games
"Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach, so how did his Old Trafford reign go so wrong, so quickly?
"Michael Carrick becomes the third Manchester United manager to be sacked in three seasons - where did it go wrong?
"Michael Carrick becomes the third Manchester United manager to be sacked in three seasons - where did it go wrong?
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External links- Sky Sports FootballNov 12, 2026, 10:50 AMFrom Champions League finish to drop zone: How Carrick's reign unravelled
Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach, so how did his Old Trafford reign go so wrong, so quickly?
- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 10:23 AMThe chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games
Michael Carrick becomes the third Manchester United manager to be sacked in three seasons - where did it go wrong?
- BBC SportNov 12, 2026, 10:21 AMThe chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games
Michael Carrick becomes the third Manchester United manager to be sacked in three seasons - where did it go wrong?
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