CARRICK REPORTEDLY SACKED AS MANCHESTER UNITED LINE UP POCHETTINO

Michael Carrick has reportedly lost his job as Manchester United manager after a poor start left the club in the Premier League relegation zone.

United have managed just one victory in their opening ten league matches, increasing pressure on the former midfielder.

His dismissal is said to take immediate effect, although the club had not officially confirmed the decision at the time of the report.

Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the likely replacement, with United reportedly reaching an agreement in principle with the Argentine.

An official announcement on the managerial situation is still awaited.