Roundtable understands that Michael Carrick's backroom staff are very unhappy with how Manchester United have handled his sacking before they were informed today. 

The staff received confirmation of Carrick's sacking at 08:30 GMT on Thursday morning, and have been left frustrated that the details were available to the public before it was confirmed. 

Steve Holland, Jonny Evans, and Jonathan Woodgate have left Manchester United alongside Michael Carrick. 

They said their goodbyes on Thursday morning and left Carrington.

Manchester United's official statement read: "Michael rejoined the club in January and guided the team to a third-placed Premier League finish by winning 12 out of the remaining 17 games of the 2025/26 season, accumulating the highest points tally in the league during that period.

"After a disappointing start to the season, the club has come to the extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary in order to achieve our ambitions.

"Michael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend. Just as he did as a player, he has conducted himself with the highest standards of dedication and professionalism throughout his time back with the club. His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.

"The club intends to appoint a permanent successor as quickly as possible." 

Mauricio Pochettino looks set to be officially appointed the new Manchester United head coach, though he could take charge of two more matches with the United States of America. 

His current side faces Haiti on Saturday, 14 November, and Wednesday, 18 November, but United are back in action on Sunday, 22 November, against Liverpool. 

Pochettino looks set to be in the dugout, with Mike Keegan reporting that an official announcement could come as early as Friday. 

Reports have said that Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford could be back in the squad for the trip to Anfield, though that has yet to be officially confirmed. 

Mauricio Pochettino has a £7.4 million release clause in his USA contract, but the fee to bring him to Old Trafford looks set to be more if his coaching staff also follow him to Manchester. 

It has been widely reported that United's squad will be given until Tuesday before they are required to train at Carrington again, after Michael Carrick led the sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Roundtable have also revealed that Carrick was aware of meetings with potential replacements. 

Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann looked to be favourites for the role after the Bournemouth defeat, but Pochettino has emerged as the front-runner, and now looks set to be in the dugout to face Liverpool in under two weeks time. 

Many have wondered how Pochettino will line up at Manchester United, but Roundtable's Spurs correspondent, Jamie Brown, has shared what went well for him in North London, why his Chelsea stint was "underrated", and how he could do at Old Trafford.