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Carrick Takes Charge: Man Utd's New Hope?
14 Jan
Summary
- Michael Carrick appointed head coach until season's end.
- Carrick previously won 12 major trophies as a player.
- Tough early fixtures include matches against City and Arsenal.
Manchester United has appointed former player Michael Carrick as its head coach until the end of the 2025-2026 season. This decision comes after the club fired Ruben Amorim last week, marking the sixth managerial change since Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013. Carrick, who previously had an interim spell and served as an assistant coach, brings a wealth of experience, having won five Premier League titles and a Champions League during his playing career at Old Trafford.
Carrick's immediate priority is to secure Champions League qualification, a goal made more challenging by recent FA Cup and English League Cup exits. His first two fixtures present significant hurdles: a home match against second-place Manchester City on Saturday, followed by an away game against league leaders Arsenal the subsequent weekend. He aims to inspire the team to reach expected standards and deliver performances worthy of fan support.
While appointed on a short-term basis, Carrick could emerge as a contender for the permanent role if he succeeds in the remaining 17 games. His prior full-time managerial experience includes a stint at second-tier Middlesbrough from 2022-2025. Steve Holland will join Carrick's coaching staff, bolstering the team as they navigate this critical period.
