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Man Utd will appoint a permanent successor to Ruben Amorim at the end of the season.
United climbed up to third in the Premier League table as goals from Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Sesko cancelled out an early header from Maxence Lacroix to earn all three points. It means Carrick has earned 23 points in nine Premier League games as United manager, across both of his spells. It represents the joint-best total after nine games by any manager in the competition’s history, alongside Ange Postecoglou.
Carrick was only initially appointed temporarily until the end of the season, with the plan to hire a permanent successor to Ruben Amorim in the summer. The 44-year-old has enjoyed an excellent first few weeks in the job and could soon make himself the favourite for the permanent role.
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Carrick has 'real chance' to become new manager
Manchester United have begun their process of hiring a new permanent head coach, but insist they will not be swayed by emotion despite the recent revival under Michael Carrick. United are up to third in the Premier League and well on course to secure Champions League qualification at the end of the campaign.
Carrick could soon be the clear favourite for the role amid a lack of serious competition for the position, after Thomas Tuchel signed a contract extension with the England national team, and Carlo Ancelotti is set to pen a new deal with the Brazil national side.
Speaking in his latest YouTube video, notorious transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano issued an update on the situation with Carrick in contention to get the job permanently. "Manchester United have played seven Premier League games under Michael Carrick, with six wins and one draw. The atmosphere around the squad is excellent and the players are very happy with Carrick," he said.
“It does not mean anything has been decided for summer 2026 in terms of the permanent manager. But week after week, the feeling around Carrick is increasingly positive. When Manchester United decided to part ways with Ruben Amorim and give Carrick the opportunity, they expected him to do well – but not at this level.
“Now, internally, there is a feeling that Carrick could really have a chance to become the next permanent manager. It is not decided, but the opportunity is there and he is surprising everyone at the club.”
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