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Manchester United head coach / manager Michael Carrick celebrates at full time with Benjamin Sesko of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Everton and Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on February 23, 2026 in Liverpool, Unit

Sesko attitude earns Carrick praise after United winner

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick praised match-winner Benjamin Sesko's attitude after the striker came off the bench to score for the third time in four matches in the 1-0 victory at Everton.

Soccer • 24 Feb

Michael Carrick, manager of Manchester United and Bruno Fernandes

Rooney backs Carrick to be permanent United manager

Wayne Rooney says Manchester United's interim manager Michael Carrick should not be overlooked for the role on a permanent basis.

Soccer • 17 Feb

Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on February 07, 2026 in Manchester, England

Carrick keeps focus on Hammers rather than scissors

Michael Carrick joked the viral fan hoping for a long-awaited haircut will not be making it into his team talk as Manchester United head to West Ham looking for a fifth straight Premier League win.

Soccer • 09 Feb

Fernandes: Carrick now showing his managerial pedigree

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes heaped praise on "great manager" Michael Carrick after he masterminded a fourth-straight victory.

Soccer • 08 Feb

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 7: during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on February 7, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Carrick: Man United in 'good emotional place'

Michael Carrick is not being fooled into thinking Manchester United have "cracked it" after his dream start continued by beating a Tottenham side that captain Cristian Romero apologised to after his costly red card.

Soccer • 07 Feb

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Michael Carrick, Head Coach of Manchester United, celebrates as he shows appreciation to the fans following the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 2

Carrick: Nothing has changed at Man Utd despite wins

Michael Carrick says Manchester United cannot make a "knee-jerk" decision about their long-term future on the back of him winning his first three matches as head coach.

Soccer • 06 Feb

Carrick savours 'the best feeling' after United victory

Michael Carrick savoured "the best feeling" after watching Benjamin Sesko's stoppage-time winner earn Manchester United a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fulham.

Football • 01 Feb

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick

Keane doubles down in questioning Carrick's experience

Roy Keane says Michael Carrick does not have enough "football knowledge" to lead Manchester United to Premier League title glory and must look elsewhere for a permanent manager.

Soccer • 29 Jan

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the manager of Manchester United and his assistant Michael Carrick look on during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on September 22, 202

Solskjaer is there if I need him – Carrick

Michael Carrick has spoken to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since beating him to the Manchester United job and says the club's former manager is there if he ever needs any advice.

Soccer • 25 Jan

Head Coach Michael Carrick of Manchester United speaks during a press conference at Carrington Training Ground on January 16, 2026 in Manchester, England.

Carrick: Keane comments 'didn't bother me'

New head coach Michael Carrick insists outspoken former Manchester United players like Roy Keane and Gary Neville do not add extra pressure to his job.

Soccer • 16 Jan

Carrick must only be interim boss, says Neville

Gary Neville says Manchester United cannot consider keeping Michael Carrick as head coach beyond the end of the season as Roy Keane called on his former club to go for the "best of the best".

Soccer • 15 Jan

Head Coach Michael Carrick of Manchester United poses at Carrington Training Ground on January 13, 2026 in Manchester, England.

Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick appointment

Michael Carrick has been confirmed as Manchester United head coach on a deal until the end of the season.

Soccer • 14 Jan

United home in on Carrick for caretaker manager role

Manchester United are focused on talks with Michael Carrick as they look to name a caretaker head coach.

Soccer • 12 Jan

Former Manchester United players Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer arrive ahead of the funeral service for Sir Bobby Charlton at Manchester Cathedral, Manchester. Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton died aged 86 in October. Charl

United to hold further talks with Solskjaer and Carrick

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick are set for further talks with Manchester United later this week as the club work to appoint an interim head coach.

Soccer • 07 Jan

United speak to Solskjaer & Carrick about interim role

Manchester United have spoken to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick about the interim manager's role as the club consider their options, it's understood.

Soccer • 07 Jan

Michael Carrick is the new head coach of Middlesbrough

Carrick appointed as Middlesbrough boss

Michael Carrick has been appointed as Middlesbrough's new head coach, the Sky Bet Championship club has announced.

Soccer • 24 Oct 22

Michael Carrick in his days as caretaker manager at Manchester United

Middlesbrough closing in on deal to appoint Carrick

There is work still to be done to secure an agreement with the 41-year-old former Manchester United assistant, but Boro are hopeful of doing just that within days.

Soccer • 18 Oct 22

Manchester United legend Alex Ferguson was paying his first visit to Punchestown

Alex Ferguson reacts to Ten Hag's United appointment

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes that the struggling club 'needs someone to take control' as he wished incoming boss Erik Ten Hag all the best in his new role.

Soccer • 27 Apr 22

Michael Carrick will leave Manchester United with immediate effect

Carrick leaves United after unbeaten caretaker spell

Michael Carrick will step down as Manchester United's first-team coach and leave the club following the conclusion of his spell as caretaker manager, the Premier League side have announced.

Soccer • 02 Dec 21

Michael Carrick (R) started Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench against Chelsea

Carrick: It's a myth that Ronaldo doesn't press

Michael Carrick has no doubt Cristiano Ronaldo will thrive under Ralf Rangnick at Manchester United.

Soccer • 02 Dec 21

Manchester United have beaten Villareal and drawn with Chelsea since Michael Carrick took over as caretaker manager

Carrick insists he's picking United team for Arsenal

Manchester United caretaker manager Michael Carrick says he has not yet spoken to incoming interim boss Ralf Rangnick.

Soccer • 01 Dec 21

Michael Carrick will remain in charge as Ralf Rangnick's work visa is yet to be finalised.

Carrick to stay in charge for Arsenal showdown

Manchester United caretaker boss Michael Carrick will remain in charge for Thursday's Premier League against Arsenal, the club have confirmed.

Soccer • 30 Nov 21

Carrick speaks to Donny van de Beek after the game

Carrick rejects notion Rangnick picked Man United team

Michael Carrick has insisted Ralf Rangnick had no influence on Manchester United's line-up in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea.

Soccer • 28 Nov 21

Michael Carrick is expected to step down in the coming days with Ralf Rangnick due to take over at Old Trafford

Carrick: United players can adapt to any style

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United's players have the ability to adapt to any type of coach ahead of Ralf Rangnick's expected arrival at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 26 Nov 21

Michael Carrick celebrates the win at the Estadio de la Ceramica

Carrick hails Manchester United's team spirit

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United's players showed their character as they delivered a 2-0 win over Villarreal in the first game since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking on Sunday.

Soccer • 24 Nov 21