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Michael Carrick sacked by Manchester United after disastrous start leaves club in Premier League relegation zone

Headline via Hindustan Times · first report 12 Nov, 15:16 IST, latest 12 Nov, 16:25 IST

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What we know

7 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from Sportstar at 12 Nov, 15:16 IST; the latest is from Deccan Chronicle at 12 Nov, 16:25 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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Reported by7 news organisations
First report12 Nov, 15:16 IST
Latest report12 Nov, 16:25 IST
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What the reports sayEach newsroom’s own summary of its report, from its feed

Manchester United has been in a dismal run under coach Michael Carrick in the last two months, with just one win in 11 matches, and is languishing at 18th in the Premier League.
Michael Carrick is out as Manchester United manager after the team managed only one win in their first 10 Premier League games.
??️ Head coach departs after one win in 11 games⚽️ Carrick sacked with Pochettino poised to take over⚽️ Have any thoughts? Email LukeHere is the statement from the club now published on the official website:“Manchester United can confirm that Michael Carrick…
The 45-year-old's departure comes after several days of uncertainty over his future, with United already working on appointing Mauricio Pochettino as his replacement.
Carrick led the team to an impressive third-place finish last season but they have taken just 8 points from 10 games in the current campaign and are mired in the relegation zone

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