Mauricio Pochettino faces a huge test in his first game as Manchester United head coach when he takes his new side to Anfield to face Liverpool on Sunday 22nd November.
After guiding the USA to the last 16 of a World Cup, Pochettino will leave his current post following the conclusion of their two international fixtures against Haiti on Saturday 14th and Tuesday 17th November.
The Red Devils are incrediby in the Premier League relegation zone after winning just one of their first 10 league games -- a 5-2 win over Ipswich Town -- and have picked up just eight points from a possible 30 so far in 2026/27.
It is the club's lowest position at this stage of a top-flight season since 1986/87, when they were 20th, and Carrick ultimately paid the price for their hugely disappointing start to the current campaign - despite rescuing a point in a thrilling 4-4 draw with Aston Villa in their most recent outing.
Former Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea boss Pochettino is the man tasked with leading an upturn in form and he will be attempting to achieve the perfect start by claiming all three points at the home of their bitter rivals.
It will be fascinating to see if Pochettino's arrival can instantly spark Manchester United into life as they face one of their toughest fixtures of any season against a Liverpool side that returned to the top four with a 3-1 victory at Crystal Palace before the international break.
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