Mauricio Pochettino leads 14-man shortlist to replace Michael Carrick at Old Trafford

Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the favourite to replace under-fire Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick, according to a report by Daily Mail Sport.

Carrick faces the sack during the November international break following a disastrous opening run that leaves the club in the Premier League relegation zone despite a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa.​

Betfair lists Pochettino as the 4/7 favourite, followed by Eddie Howe at 5/2 and Julian Nagelsmann at 5/1. Although Pochettino currently manages the United States national team, his contract contains a £7million release clause along with a provision allowing him to depart for select top-tier positions.​

Expectations at Old Trafford suggest a new manager will be appointed before United visit Liverpool on November 22.

While Carrick took charge in January and secured a third-place finish last season, he has won only three of 15 matches across all competitions this term, marking United’s worst start in 40 years.