Manchester United has confirmed the dismissal of head coach Michael Carrick on Thursday. The decision follows the 20-time English champion's worst start to a Premier League season, which has seen the team drop to 18th in the league table and leave them mired in the relegation zone.
The sacking comes after a prolonged winless Premier League run culminated in a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford last weekend. Throughout his tenure, Carrick led the club to only three wins across all competitions.
This latest dismissal is set to increase the club's bill for removing unwanted managers and staff, which has already reached roughly £60 million ($80.7 million) since Manchester United last won the Premier League.
USA boss Mauricio Pochettino is expected to replace Carrick as head coach, according to widespread reports.