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Carrick explains decision to avoid fixing Mainoo flaws

Michael Carrick has opened up on his decision to reintegrate Kobbie Mainoo into the Manchester United starting XI. The legendary midfielder revealed why he is refusing to highlight the youngster's weaknesses following a difficult period of exclusion under former manager Ruben Amorim.

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Carrick reveals how he found out Man Utd job was his

Michael Carrick has revealed how he found out that Manchester United’s managerial post was his to fill, on an initial interim basis, with the ex-Red Devils midfielder returning to familiar surroundings. A positive start to his reign at Old Trafford has been enjoyed, with the 44-year-old also discussing whether he would like to stay on beyond the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

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Carrick told task he needs to complete to secure Man Utd job

Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick has been told that he simply must qualify for the Champions League if he is to earn the permanent manager's job at Old Trafford. The former England midfielder has enjoyed a sterling start to life since replacing Ruben Amorim, going unbeaten in his first five league games, to put himself in contention to remain in the United hotseat.

‘Not just about me’ - Carrick reacts to Manager of the Month award win

Michael Carrick has been named the Premier League Manager of the Month for January, marking a sensational start to his tenure as Manchester United’s interim boss. The former Red Devils midfielder has hit the ground running at Old Trafford, steadying a ship that looked destined to sink just weeks ago.

Five issues Man Utd & Carrick can resolve during 12-day break

Managers often say that the one positive thing about modern football's relentless schedule is you never have too long to stew on a disappointing result. The opposite, however, is now true for Michael Carrick, who has all the time in the world to dissect Manchester United's 1-1 draw at West Ham before his side are in action again.

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RANKED: Spurs' top candidates to replace sacked Frank

Thomas Frank is gone! The morning after a terrible night before, Tottenham Hotspur announced that the Dane had been relieved of his duties as head coach - to nobody's great surprise. Tuesday evening's 2-1 loss at home to fellow underperformers Newcastle extended Tottenham's winless run in the Premier League to eight games - a rotten run of results that has seen them plummet to 16th in the standings.

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Man City troll United Strand with Haaland post as hair stunt extended

Manchester City’s social media account has brutally mocked viral Manchester United fan 'The United Strand' after his side failed to beat West Ham, extending his 16-month wait for a haircut. Frank Ilett, the man behind the persona, had vowed not to trim his locks until United won five consecutive games, but a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium saw him fall agonisingly short.

Sesko's 'unbelievable' goal vs West Ham no surprise for Carrick

Michael Carrick has hailed Benjamin Sesko’s stoppage-time heroics against West Ham, insisting the striker’s stunning equaliser was "not surprising" given his quality. The Slovenian forward came off the bench to rescue a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium, preserving Carrick’s unbeaten start to life in the dugout even as their four-game winning streak came to an end.

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Bold Man Utd 'one or two years' Premier League title prediction

Michael Owen has delivered a bold “one or two years” title prediction for Manchester United, with the former Red Devils striker telling GOAL how a top-flight crown can be returned to Old Trafford. That has not happened since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, but signs of life are being shown under Michael Carrick and there is the promise of more transfer business to come.

Man Utd can lure Vinicius Junior away from Real - Saha

Manchester United are capable of luring Vinicius Junior away from Real Madrid, claims Luis Saha, with Michael Carrick restoring positivity and optimism to Old Trafford. It remains to be seen who will be calling the shots when another transfer window swings open, but the Red Devils are expected to enjoy a busy summer in 2026 and may line up a raid on Santiago Bernabeu.

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Appoint Carrick, avoid Tuchel! Man Utd told what they MUST do

Manchester United have been told they must hand managerial reins to interim boss Michael Carrick on a permanent basis, with Michael Owen explaining to GOAL why the likes of Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti and Mauricio Pochettino should be avoided. The Red Devils are in the market for a new boss after severing ties with Ruben Amorim early in 2026.

Why Man Utd & Carrick have ditched plans for Middle East friendly

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick appears to have rejected the prospect of the Red Devils travelling to the Middle East for a lucrative mid-season friendly, per a new report. The Red Devils had held tentative talks over plans to travel, after previous manager Ruben Amorim had revealed his willingness, but the plans have instead been "put on the backburner".

Luis Enrique sends out pointed message amid Man Utd links

Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has sent out a pointed message on his future, amid talk that he could become a summer target for Manchester United. The head coach has a contract until 2027, and is expected to reject the interest of the Red Devils to remain in the French capital. United are expected to appoint a permanent manager at the end of the season.

Carrick told which two coaches could stop him getting Man Utd job

A former Manchester United midfielder believes the club would be mad to not make Michael Carrick manager on a permanent basis following his incredible start to the job since succeeding Ruben Amorim - unless they can lure one of two Champions League-winning coaches to Old Trafford. Carrick has won all four of his matches since being named United boss for the remainder of the season in January.

Carrick reveals Man Utd squad's thoughts on fan awaiting haircut

Michael Carrick has spoken about Manchester United fan Frank Ilett ahead of Tuesday's game against West Ham, where a Red Devils win will allow the long-suffering supporter to get his first haircut in 28 months. Ilett went viral for pledging in 2024 to not get a haircut until United won five consecutive games, a feat they are on the verge of finally pulling off.

Mbeumo reveals Man Utd mastermind behind clever corner routine

Bryan Mbeumo has revealed the mastermind behind Manchester United’s clever corner routine that allowed him to open the scoring in a 2-0 victory over Tottenham. The Red Devils broke the deadlock from a set-piece situation, with Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo also involved. Jonny Evans, who now works alongside interim head coach Michael Carrick, helped to devise the plan.

Frequently asked questions

: Declan Rice primarily plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal, either as a single pivot or in a double-pivot formation. More recently, though, he has been used in a bit more advanced position as an #8, thanks to his progressive ball-carrying and goalscoring abilities.
: Declan Rice was born in Kingston upon Thames in the Greater London region in England.
: The English international dons the No. 41 jersey at his current club Arsenal. In an episode of The Overlap in 2022, where he had a chat with Gary Neville, Rice explained that 41 was a number given to his by his kit man at his previous club, West Ham United, and that he continues to wear it because he's superstitious.
: The Arsenal man is 1.88m (6ft 2in) tall, and is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world at the moment.
: Declan Rice weighs 80kg (176 lbs) and is a physically dominant force in midfield.
: Declan Rice spent the majority of his youth career at Chelsea (2006-2013), before spending two years in West Ham United's youth setup.
: Declan Rice and long-term girlfriend Lauren Fryer welcomed their first child, son Jude, in August 2022.
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