Across his 10 games in charge, Carrick has made just six changes to his starting line-up. Twenty-three points from 10 games since Carrick's appointment is the highest in the Premier League over that period. Rather than those games against Manchester City and Arsenal being an awful start, they proved to be a springboard. There is also the reality that after pushing for Amorim's appointment, Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada risk their own reputations if they get another major call wrong. Nothing is certain until an appointment is made, but if United maintain their momentum and qualify for the Champions League, it is hard to imagine Carrick not being given the job.

Source: BBC April 01, 2026 12:17 UTC