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How Carrick won the Man United job, then lost it 10 months later
Michael Carrick performed excellently as a caretaker and impressed the club hierarchy, but doubts over Manchester United's performances and identity never fully disappeared.

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.

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TOP HEADLINES
- Man United sack Carrick while in relegation zone; sources say Pochettino close
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- Rock-bottom Crystal Palace dismiss manager Pierre Sage
- Man United fan group blame owners, not Carrick, for woes
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- Cristiano Ronaldo makes his first venture into television
- Son Heung-Min and key South Korea players deny rumors of feud
- Football Australia boss flies to Amman for crisis talks over Jordan friendly
- Source: Poch expected to coach U.S. games vs. Haiti amid Man United talks
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Top Headlines
- Man United sack Carrick while in relegation zone; sources say Pochettino close
- Sources: Man United hope to seal Pochettino deal on Thursday
- Rock-bottom Crystal Palace dismiss manager Pierre Sage
- Man United fan group blame owners, not Carrick, for woes
- Socceroos camp in 'good spirits' as call to play in Jordan looms
- Cristiano Ronaldo makes his first venture into television
- Son Heung-Min and key South Korea players deny rumors of feud
- Football Australia boss flies to Amman for crisis talks over Jordan friendly
- Source: Poch expected to coach U.S. games vs. Haiti amid Man United talks
- U.S.-led, UK bids for Women's World Cup cleared for FIFA vote
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