Mauricio Pochettino favored to be next Man U manager

United States men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino is the top candidate to be ​the next Manchester United manager, ESPN reported ‌on Monday.

Manchester United reportedly are considering firing manager Michael Carrick after the squad has slipped to ​18th in the Premier League table with ​a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on ⁠Sunday.

The Red Devils are winless (three losses, five ​draws) in the league since 30 August. ​With one victory and eight points through 10 games, they are off to their worst-ever Premier League start.

Pochettino, ​54, coached Tottenham, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain ​before joining the USMNT in 2024.

In August, the Argentine ‌had ⁠his contract extended until 2030 after leading the US to the round of 16 at the World Cup.

Per ESPN, Manchester United's hierarchy ​also are ​considering former ⁠Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe for the position, as well as ​former Ipswich Town coach Kieran McKenna ​and ⁠former German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann.

Nagelsmann resigned following Germany's elimination in the round of 32 ⁠at ​the World Cup in ​July.

Manchester United's next match is at Liverpool on Nov. 22 ​following an international break this week.