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Live updates, reaction as Man United sack Michael Carrick as manager
Manchester United have sacked manager Michael Carrick after a poor run of results. Follow along for the latest reaction, and speculation over who might replace him.

How Carrick won the Man United job, then lost it 10 months later

Top Headlines
- Sources: Man United hope to seal Pochettino deal on Thursday
- Man United sack Carrick while in relegation zone; sources say Pochettino close
- Rock-bottom Crystal Palace dismiss manager Pierre Sage
- U.S. withdraws from FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar over safety concerns
- Ronaldo makes his first venture into television

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USMNT or Manchester United: Pros and cons of Pochettino's options

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USMNT focus
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- Sources: Man United hope to seal Pochettino deal on Thursday
- Man United sack Carrick while in relegation zone; sources say Pochettino close
- Rock-bottom Crystal Palace dismiss manager Pierre Sage
- U.S. withdraws from FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar over safety concerns
- Ronaldo makes his first venture into television
- Spain's De la Fuente slams 'lying' over Yamal's 'special privileges'
- U.S.-led, UK bids for Women's World Cup cleared for FIFA vote
- Son Heung-Min and key South Korea players deny rumors of feud
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