India, Nov. 13 -- Manchester United have turned to Mauricio Pochettino after parting ways with Michael Carrick, bringing an experienced Argentine coach back to the Premier League. Pochettino is expected to take charge at Old Trafford on November 18 after completing his commitments with the United States men's national team. He is set to sign a two-and-a-half-year contract running until 2029, with his first assignment likely to be a difficult trip to Liverpool on November 22. The 54-year-old arrives with experience of managing in England, France and Spain, but the immediate challenge at United will be restoring consistency to a side struggling near the bottom of the Premier League table.

Pochettino is no stranger to English football. His ...