Michael Carrick laid down a challenge to Manchester United's misfiring stars after being appointed head coach until the end of the season. Carrick will be assisted by former England No 2 Steve Holland and his old Middlesbrough first-team coach Jonathan Woodgate. The decision also buys the club time to assess their options in the months ahead before making a permanent appointment. Carrick, 44, set out how he expects his team to play as he prepares to face Manchester City in his first match in charge on Saturday. Carrick welcomed the addition of Holland and Woodgate to his backroom team, saying: 'Steve's got, an unbelievable wealth of experience at Chelsea.

Source: Metro January 13, 2026 21:36 UTC