By Divine Sam

The English Premier League witnessed a major managerial shake-up on Thursday as Manchester United and Crystal Palace parted ways with their respective managers, marking the first managerial dismissals of the 2025/2026 season.

Manchester United announced the departure of Michael Carrick earlier in the day, before Crystal Palace followed suit by dismissing Pierre Sage.

Carrick became the second Manchester United manager to lose his job in 2026. He initially took charge of the club on an interim basis following the departure of Ruben Amorim before eventually securing a permanent contract.

The 45-year-old earned the permanent appointment after guiding the Red Devils back into the UEFA Champions League.

However, his time at Old Trafford has now come to an end, with former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino reportedly set to take over.

At Crystal Palace, Sage was dismissed despite having only been appointed last summer as Oliver Glasner’s successor.

The Frenchman leaves the South London club at the bottom of the Premier League table, having managed just two victories in his 10 league matches in charge.

Former Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has emerged as a possible candidate to replace him.

The back-to-back dismissals mark an early shake-up in the Premier League managerial scene, with both clubs now facing the task of finding new leadership.