Michael Carrick is far too experienced to get coaxed into giving away whether he wants to become Manchester United's next permanent manager. We cannot know whether Carrick's two children were among those still singing in Carrick's honour 15 minutes after the final whistle. United have amassed six points under Carrick. It took Amorim five games to get to seven - and he lost the next three matches. Six weeks ago, hardly anyone would have chosen Carrick as United's next manager in preference to Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner.

Source: BBC January 26, 2026 12:45 UTC