Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick fired as manager: "Michael will always be a legend"

First reported by The Athletic at Thu 4:22 AM · 5 outlets in all

1. Yahoo Sports1hManchester United confirm Michael Carrick fired as manager: "Michael will always be a legend"Manchester United have confirmed that Michael Carrick is out as their manager, as they release a heartfelt statement following his sacking.
2. CNN1hManchester United fires Michael Carrick as head coach
3. Al Jazeera1hManchester United sack Michael Carrick as manager
4. Guardian1hMichael Carrick sacked by Manchester United with Pochettino poised to take overCarrick goes after one victory in past 11 matchesPochettino wants Premier League return after USA spellManchester United have sacked Michael Carrick as their head coach with the team in the Premier League’s relegation zone and lined up Mauricio Pochettino to take over.Pochettino has a framework agreement to join a club who have one win from their past 11 matches. The USA head coach, a Premier League manager with Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea, has a release clause of about $10m (£7.5m). United will have to pay more to take his staff.
5. The Athletic(subscription required)1hMichael Carrick sacked live updates: Manchester United next manager latest with Mauricio Pochettino lined upFollow live as Manchester United look to appoint a permanent successor to Michael Carrick.