Anger and disillusionment outside Old Trafford as Manchester United sack Michael Carrick

Carrick sacked after 10 months and just 8 points from 10 Premier League games; Pochettino in talks to replace him.

Manchester United have sacked head coach Michael Carrick after overseeing the club's worst start in 40 years. The decision came after just 10 months in charge and five months after he was handed the job permanently, following an initial interim spell. United sit in the relegation zone with only 8 points from 10 Premier League games.

The club said in a statement that they had reached an "extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary" to achieve their ambitions, while praising Carrick's professionalism and his achievements from the previous season.

Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is the reported replacement, with United having reached a verbal agreement with the Argentine. The club has contacted the US Football Association to discuss compensation for his exit as USA national team boss.

Outside Old Trafford, supporters expressed anger at Carrick's treatment and scepticism about Pochettino's appointment, with some questioning whether managerial change alone can solve the club's deep-rooted problems.