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Man United closing in on Pochettino after sacking manager Carrick
Verified: 37 outlets in 25 countries have reported this story since Nov 10.
📍 United States, US·🕐 18m ago·37 outlets
United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino is set to be appointed as the new manager of Manchester United after the struggling English giants sacked Michael Carrick on Thursday.
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✓ Verified · 37 outlets
Two or more outlets reported this story and its reliability score reached 65%, so WorldPulse marks it verified. That means more than one outlet says so, not that it is proven true.
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The story so far · 56 reports · · 25 countries✓ Verified Nov 11, 4:09 AM UTC
- Nov 10, 4:59 PM UTCFirst reportMan United to sack Carrick, Pochettino emerges as potential replacementbusinessday.ng ↗
- Nov 10, 4:59 PM UTC+0 minPochettino open to Man United talks as Carrick’s future hangs in balancevanguardngr.com ↗
- Nov 11, 4:09 AM UTC+11 hPochettino open to talks for Manchester United managerial gig as cloud looms over Carrick's futuretimesofoman.com ↗
- Nov 12, 4:59 PM UTC+2 dManchester United sack Michael Carrick as Pochettino talks advancesundayexpress.co.ls ↗
- Nov 12, 5:37 PM UTC+2 dMan United finalise Pochettino deal after Carrick dismissalbusinessday.ng (again) ↗
- Nov 12, 7:47 PM UTC+2 d· you’re reading thisMan United closing in on Pochettino after sacking manager Carrickvanguardngr.com (again) ↗
- Nov 12, 7:49 PM UTC+2 dManchester United tap Mauricio Pochettino for coach vacancy after sacking managerbatimes.com.ar ↗
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Reliability
Reliability ScoreVery high
98%Independent outlets14
Statusverified
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Score bands
Very high80–100%
A highly rated outlet, or several independent outletsHigh60–79%
One well-rated outlet so farModerate40–59%
A lower-rated or state-run outlet, or one report of something seriousLow20–39%
A low-rated outlet on a serious or sensitive storyVery low0–19%
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