Mauricio Pochettino's record against Liverpool and Andoni Iraola as Man Utd close in on deal

Pochettino set to replace Carrick at Man Utd; his first match will be against Liverpool at Anfield after the international break.

Manchester United are expected to sack Michael Carrick this week and replace him with Mauricio Pochettino, the current USA national team manager who has a release clause in his contract. Pochettino's first game in charge will be against Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League after the international break.

Pochettino has faced Liverpool 19 times across his managerial career at Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea. His record is poor: the Reds have won 11 of those meetings, with five draws and only three wins for Pochettino's teams. His last victory against Liverpool came in 2017 when Tottenham won 4-1 at White Hart Lane; since then he has suffered six defeats and two draws.

The most recent encounter was the 2024 Carabao Cup final at Wembley, where Virgil van Dijk's extra-time goal gave Liverpool a 1-0 win.

Pochettino has also faced Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola twice in the Premier League, drawing 0-0 with Chelsea in 2023 before winning 2-1 in the reverse fixture. Liverpool currently sit fourth in the Premier League, two points clear of Chelsea.