Michael Carrick arrives at Carrington on day he could be sacked by Manchester United

Carrick arrived at Carrington on Tuesday morning as Manchester United prepare to sack him, with Pochettino emerging as the leading candidate to replace him.

Michael Carrick arrived at Carrington on Tuesday morning with his position as Manchester United head coach in serious jeopardy. Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are expected to recommend his dismissal after losing confidence in his ability to resolve the club's crisis.

Carrick, 45, has managed United for 32 games but the team sits in the relegation zone after winning just one of their opening 10 Premier League matches. Sunday's chaotic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, in which United conceded eight goals across their last three games despite improved performances, appears to have sealed his fate. He narrowly survived the sack two weeks ago following defeats to Como and Bournemouth.

USA manager Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Carrick. Pochettino's contract includes a release clause that would facilitate a move, though he is scheduled to manage two USA matches during the international break.