English media: Carrick sacked at Manchester United

Carrick sacked after nine-game winless run; Man Utd bottom of Premier League table.

Michael Carrick is set to be sacked as Manchester United manager following the international break, according to English media including BBC, Sky Sports and The Guardian. The decision comes after a disastrous run of form that has left United bottom of the Premier League.

United have won just one of their last ten matches, with nine consecutive games without a victory. Sunday's 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa was the latest blow, following elimination from the League Cup and a Manchester Derby loss to City. Carrick's only notable success came in early November when United beat AS Roma in the Champions League, but form has collapsed since.

In 35 matches as manager, Carrick has won just 17. Potential replacements being discussed in English media include Julian Nagelsmann, Eddie Howe and Mauricio Pochettino. Carrick becomes the latest managerial casualty at Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013.