Two Premier League managers were sacked on Thursday, making them the first casualties of the 2025/2026 season.

Manchester United parted ways with Michael Carrick earlier in the day, before Crystal Palace sacked Pierre Sage.

Carrick became the second United manager sacked in 2026 after replacing Ruben Amorim on a temporary basis initially.

The 45-year-old eventually signed a permanent deal after leading the Red Devils back into the Champions League.

He is set to be replaced by Mauricio Pochettino.

Sage has been dismissed by Palace, despite only replacing Oliver Glasner last summer.

He left the South London club bottom of the table after winning only two of his 10 league matches in charge.

Former Brentford and Tottenham boss, Thomas Frank, is being tipped as Sage's replacement.