Newcastle United fully behind Matthias Jaissle as first Premier League manager sacking confirmed
Newcastle United remain in full support of Matthias Jaissle as the first Premier League manager sacking of the season is confirmed.
Manchester United have sacked Michael Carrick just three weeks before their visit to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United.
The Red Devils head into the two-week international break sitting 18th in the Premier League table, having won just one of their opening 10 matches.
Carrick watched his side come from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League last week before coming from 2-0 down and then 4-2 down to draw 4-4 with Aston Villa on Sunday. However, it was not enough to save his job.
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Man Utd sack Michael Carrick with NUFC clash on the horizon
“Manchester United can confirm that Michael Carrick has departed his role as men’s first-team head coach,” a club statement read.
“Michael re-joined 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.”
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Michael Carrick successor already lined up - and it’s not Eddie Howe
Former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe had emerged as a leading contender to succeed Carrick after stepping down at St James’ Park during pre-season. However, Man United are expected to turn to former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino instead.
The Argentine is currently in charge of the United States national team but has a £7.4million release clause. He is expected to be installed in time for Manchester United's trip to Liverpool in their first game back after the international break, followed by their visit to Tyneside.
Newcastle United board fully behind Matthias Jaissle
Jaissle succeeded Howe as Newcastle head coach just 23 days before the Premier League opener but has already come under intense scrutiny.
It has been an inconsistent start to the season for the Magpies, reflected in their current league position. They sit 12th in the table, four points above the relegation zone but the same distance from the top five.
Jaissle managed to ease some of the pressure surrounding his future after Newcastle avoided defeat against Fulham on Saturday. However, he faces a stern test after the international break, with the current top two, Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion, next up.
“I try to not follow the things that are written, but of course, here and there, you get some comments,” Jaissle said last Thursday. “But the nice part is that I got even more of the feeling from within the club how committed they are, and that's something really important in a week where there are speculations or rumours.
“This is something we cannot influence, so that was good, good to know, good to feel, but I try again also in these aspects not being distracted.
“There's no need for meetings, you feel that in the everyday work. We're working here on the training ground every day from the morning until the evening, and this is something you feel then.
“Of course you get here and there is a message, and that just shows me that everyone is believing in the long-term project, and that everyone also is aware and is realistic about the journey and where we are right now.”