Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach with Mauricio Pochettino lined up to replace him.
Carrick sacked by Man Utd with Pochettino set to replace him
Source: Sky Sports
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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Transfer rumors, news: Man United to hire USMNT's Pochettino to replace Carrick?
- Why is Pochettino the favourite to replace Carrick at Manchester United?
- Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer to replace Carrick
- 'Man Utd legend' Carrick sacked - reaction and your views LIVE!
- The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games
- Manchester United fires Carrick; sources say deal with USMNT's Pochettino close
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