# Michael Carrick sacked: Man Utd boss goes from signing two-year deal to being sacked 15 games later

> Michael Carrick sacked 15 games after signing two-year deal as Manchester United's season unravels.
- Title: Michael Carrick sacked: Man Utd boss goes from signing…
- Summary: Michael Carrick sacked 15 games after signing two-year deal as Manchester United's season unravels.
- Keywords: manchester united, michael carrick, aston villa, champions league, premier league, bournemouth, jason wilcox, omar berrada, sir jim ratcliffe, marcus rashford, lisandro martinez, bryan mbeumo
- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm0rl4kwn8vqo
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- Topics: manchester united, michael carrick, aston villa, champions league, premier league, bournemouth, jason wilcox, omar berrada, sir jim ratcliffe, marcus rashford, lisandro martinez, bryan mbeumo
## Carrick sacked after 15 games
Manchester United sacked Michael Carrick 15 games after signing a two-year deal.
## United draw with Aston Villa
United drew 4-4 with Aston Villa after being 4-2 down.
## Carrick's leadership style
Carrick prioritized team unity over personal success during his tenure.
## United's early season struggles
United lost 2-0 to Everton and drew 1-1 with Chelsea.
## Injuries and recruitment issues
Key players like Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw were injured during the season.
## Carrick's tactical decisions
Carrick shifted Fernandes to a deeper position after his injury.
## Poor performance against top teams
United lost 2-0 to Manchester City and 3-2 to Brighton.
## Carrick's recruitment strategy
United signed Carlos Baleba for £70m but he was injured before the season.
## Carrick's final game
Carrick was sacked after a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth.
## Replacement coach
Mauricio Pochettino is likely to replace Carrick as Manchester United's new coach.
## Carrick's last words
Carrick said United's season was not 'that bad' after a disappointing start.
## United's current standings
United have won one, drawn one and lost one in their last 15 games.
## Carrick's legacy
Carrick's tenure ended with a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa.
## What happens next
Mauricio Pochettino will take over as Manchester United's new coach.
## Key takeaway

Manchester United sacked Michael Carrick after 15 games, ending his two-year contract following a season of injuries, poor recruitment and a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa.