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Carrick Favored for United Role After 9-2-2, Third-Place Run

4/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

Manchester United have named interim coach Michael Carrick as favourite for the permanent job.
Carrick’s 9-2-2 record in 13 games keeps United third in the Premier League and his link with captain Bruno Fernandes (eight goals, 20 assists) bolsters his case.
Gary Neville and Paul Scholes warned United to consider a more experienced coach because Carrick lacks European experience, noting candidates such as Andoni Iraola and Julian Nagelsmann are linked.

History

Historical Context

After Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, United tried several foreign managers before sacking José Mourinho in December 2018. Former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjær became caretaker on 19 December 2018, won 14 of his first 19 games and earned a three-year contract on 28 March 2019. This internal promotion mirrors Ryan Giggs’s 2014 caretaker spell.

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Story summary

Manchester United have named interim coach Michael Carrick as favourite for the permanent job.
Carrick’s 9-2-2 record in 13 games keeps United third in the Premier League and his link with captain Bruno Fernandes (eight goals, 20 assists) bolsters his case.
Gary Neville and Paul Scholes warned United to consider a more experienced coach because Carrick lacks European experience, noting candidates such as Andoni Iraola and Julian Nagelsmann are linked.

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