Michael Carrick sack news LIVE: Man Utd latest as Mauricio Pochettino talks to begin

Manchester United have decided to sack manager Michael Carrick; Mauricio Pochettino is the leading candidate to replace him.

Manchester United have made the decision to sack Michael Carrick as manager following a chaotic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Despite ending a nine-game winless run with a Champions League victory over Roma and rescuing a point against Villa, the results have not been enough to save his job.

Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the favourite to replace Carrick. The 54-year-old USA head coach, who extended his contract until 2030 in August, has a reported £7.4m release clause and has interviewed for the Manchester United job three times previously. Other candidates being considered include Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann, Antonio Conte, Kieran McKenna and Gareth Southgate.

United sit inside the bottom three with just one win in their first 10 matches and eight points collected. A change is anticipated before the club's trip to Liverpool on 22 November.