Man Utd manager Michael Carrick soaks up the applause with his team after yet another win. (EPA PHOTO)
Man Utd manager Michael Carrick soaks up the applause with his team after yet another win. (EPA PHOTO)
It's four Premier League wins in a row for Manchester United under Michael Carrick and a season that was unravelling for one of the world's biggest clubs just weeks ago now looks full of promise.
A 2-0 victory against Tottenham on Saturday extended former United player Carrick's 100 percent start as head coach and will further strengthen his case to be given the job on a long-term basis.
It was the first time in two years that United have won four straight league games and boosted their hopes of a return to the lucrative Champions League.
Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes scored in each half at Old Trafford in a game that featured Spurs being reduced to 10 men after captain Cristian Romero was sent off in the 29th minute.
Carrick, a United and England midfielder in his playing days, has transformed his old club's fortunes since he was parachuted in to replace the fired Ruben Amorim last month.
Initially given a contract until the end of the season, his impressive impact will likely put him in serious contention to keep the job as the club's hierarchy consider its long-term plans.
United are fourth and after moving up to 44 points, the 20-time English champions have already exceeded last season's total of 42 points for the entire campaign.
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