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Michael Carrick's Winning Start Sparks Hope at Manchester United

1/31/2026

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Michael Carrick, caretaker manager of Manchester United, has started with wins over Manchester City and Arsenal.
His early form has drawn comparisons to Ole Gunnar Solskjær's previous tenure.
Carrick has implemented a flexible 4-2-3-1 formation.
The club continues to search for a permanent manager.
It aims to avoid past mistakes.

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Story summary

Michael Carrick, caretaker manager of Manchester United, has started with wins over Manchester City and Arsenal.
His early form has drawn comparisons to Ole Gunnar Solskjær's previous tenure.
Carrick has implemented a flexible 4-2-3-1 formation.
The club continues to search for a permanent manager.
It aims to avoid past mistakes.