New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as the head coach Manchester United, a day after Michael Carrick's exit from Old Trafford, the club announced on Friday. Carrick, who helped Manchester United to a third-place finish last season in the Premier League after taking charge midway in the 2025-26 season, was sacked on Thursday.

Carrick's exit from Manchester United came after the Red Devils managed just one win in 10 2026-27 Premier League matches so far. In the UEFA Champions League, Manchester United were able to win two and lose two games. "Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men's head coach from 18 November," the club said in a statement.

In the process, Pochettino is making a return...