Michael Carrick’s tenure as Manchester United’s permanent head coach is over after 16 matches. The club dismissed Carrick on Thursday with United 18th in the Premier League, and Mauricio Pochettino is lined up as his replacement. Chief executive Omar Berrada told Carrick of the decision Thursday morning at Carrington. Assistants Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate and Jonny Evans are also leaving. The decision followed talks among club leadership in Monaco. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family, United’s majority owners, gave final approval. United called the move an “extremely difficult conclusion” in a statement. “Michael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend,” said United in a statement. “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.” United are the only Premier League team without at least two league wins. Their lone league victory came 5-2 at home against Ipswich Town, and they are winless in eight league matches. Sunday’s 4-4 draw with Aston Villa left them in the relegation zone. Carrick, 45, replaced Ruben Amorim on an interim basis in January, with United seventh. The club took 39 points from its final 17 games to finish third, earning Carrick a two-year contract in May. Pochettino’s staff, including longtime assistant Jesus Perez, are set to follow him to Manchester. United visit Liverpool at Anfield after the international break.