Michael Carrick Left Manchester United
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The rumor
A viral video circulating on WhatsApp claims that Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has left the club. The post includes a YouTube video with dramatic overlay graphics that mimic official Sky Sports News broadcasts.
The post caught on as fans shared claims that Carrick was leaving or had been sacked, with captions suggesting managerial targets like Eddie Howe and Antonio Conte were ready to take over.
The truth
According to Dubawa, as of November 10, 2026, Michael Carrick was still Manchester United's head coach and the club had made no official announcement of his resignation or dismissal. Dubawa stated that the viral video supporting the initial claim was AI-generated.
However, separate reports from Channel 3000 and other outlets subsequently stated that Manchester United had fired Michael Carrick after a poor start to the season, and that USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino reached a verbal agreement with the club.
Where it is being claimed
The claim has been circulating on WhatsApp in a group of over 400 members and on social media.
In short Misleading
What is true
- A viral video circulated on WhatsApp claiming Michael Carrick left Manchester United.
- Reports later stated Manchester United fired Michael Carrick following a poor start.
What is false
- The video supporting the initial claim was AI-generated.
- Initial social media posts claiming his departure were made before any official club announcement.
What is not confirmed
- Whether Mauricio Pochettino has officially taken over as permanent successor.
Sources
- Dubawa – Viral video claiming Michael Carrick left Manchester United, AI-generated
- Channel 3000 – Manchester United fires Michael Carrick as head coach, lines up US coach Mauricio Pochettino
- The Boston Globe – Manchester United fires coach Carrick after worst start to a Premier League season
- Leigh Journal – Michael Carrick takes training as Man Utd decision makers ponder his future
- Facebook – BREAKING: Manchester United have sacked Michael Carrick after a disastrous start to the season 🚨 It comes as the club has sat in the Premier League relegation zone more than a quarter of the way into the season. Pressure has been growing on Carrick in r
- Inshorts – Manchester United sack manager Michael Carrick | Man Utd won 15 out of 32 matches under Carrick | Inshorts