4 h. ago Michael Carrick issues rallying cry to Man Utd players after demolishing bitter rivals Man City in Manchester derby

MICHAEL CARRICK looked back on a dream start as Manchester United interim boss and told his players: Now do that every week. The Red Devils produced a sensational performance in his first game since returning to the club to dent Manchester City’s title hopes with a 2-0 victory. Bryan Mbeumo marked his return after the...

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9 h. ago Carrick’s restoration of United’s dogged spirit has Old Trafford crackling again | John Brewin

Frenetic derby was just the place for the interim manager to roll out Ferguson’s old ‘use the energy of the people’ dictumFor Manchester United’s executives, City are the best-in-class runaway train they wish to emulate and aspire to. Coveted talent like Antoine Semenyo and now Marc Guéhi opt for blue when a generation ago, Old Trafford was the destination of dreams.United’s myth and legend becomes increasingly sepia-tinged but there may be life in it yet. The list of Sir Alex Ferguson’s boys able to take the reins in times of emergency is being exhausted but Michael Carrick, on his second turn, found a way to feed off it. He has just 17 games though there is a tantalising prize on offer. A return to the Champions League looks possible. Rather than embracing the void, Carrick’s United reminded that sporting directors, analytic departments and strategic reviews may have their place in the eventual restoration of power, but dogged spirit, wanting it more, can win the day. Continue rea...

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11 h. ago What Man City boss Pep Guardiola told Manchester United after VAR controversy

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about a potential red card for Diogo Dalot in the Manchester derby

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12 h. ago BREAKING Michael Carrick’s masterstroke as Man Utd beat Man City in statement performance

Michael Carrick had the perfect start to life as Manchester United boss as the Reds trashed the Blues in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford

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12 h. ago Michael Carrick’s masterstroke sees rejuvenated Man Utd destroy hapless Man City

Michael Carrick had the perfect start to life as Manchester United boss as the Reds trashed the Blues in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford

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12 h. ago Man United vs Man City live: Dorgu and Mbeumo fire hosts ahead in enthralling Premier League derby

Can Michael Carrick get off to the perfect start as Manchester United interim boss?

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14 h. ago Man United vs Man City live: Amad and Fernandes have goals disallowed as hosts impress in derby

Can Michael Carrick get off to the perfect start as Manchester United interim boss?

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15 h. ago Man United vs Man City live: Carrick selects Mainoo and Maguire for derby day clash

Can Michael Carrick get off to the perfect start as Manchester United interim boss?

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16 h. ago Zinedine Zidane 'finalising coaching team' after new job talks and Man United development

Manchester United are searching for their seventh new permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013 after Ruben Amorim was sacked last week

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18 h. ago Man United vs Man City live: Michael Carrick prepares for derby test on Old Trafford return

Can Michael Carrick get off to the perfect start as Manchester United interim boss?

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18 h. ago Michael Carrick can save Man United from ‘£15.6m clause’ with one simple decision

Michael Carrick has taken charge of Manchester United on an interim basis and the new boss has a big decision to make with regards to his team selection going forwards

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31 h. ago No cups, no Europe, 40 matches: is this Manchester United’s post

As Michael Carrick prepares for Saturday’s derby, fans wonder if this is the club’s worst moment – but they are spoilt for choiceManchester United, without a permanent head coach or European football and knocked out of both domestic cups at the first time of asking, are facing another bleak season. In the almost 13 years since Sir Alex Ferguson left, the club have struggled to find stability, with his shadow stretching down from the directors’ box to the dugout, emphasised by the stand named in his honour staring back.Manchester City arrive at Old Trafford on Saturday in the opposite position, having had Pep Guardiola in post for a decade, amassing 18 major trophies. Michael Carrick will take charge of United for the first time since being appointed until the end of the season at a club who appear to be without a functioning long-term plan. This will be a campaign of only 40 competitive games for United, their fewest since 1914-15, with some fans thankful for being able to cut down ...

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32 h. ago 'I've worked with Man Utd boss Michael Carrick recently – this is what impressed me'

New Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick has been praised for his work between his departure from Middlesbrough and his return to Old Trafford

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32 h. ago Man Utd's response to Oliver Glasner bombshell emerges in latest job twist

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner had been heavily linked with the Manchester United job before announcing on Friday that he would be leaving Selhurst Park in the summer

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33 h. ago I worked with Michael Carrick before Man United job – one thing about him really impressed me

Michael Carrick has been lauded for his work between his departure from Middlesbrough and his appointment as Manchester United interim boss

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35 h. ago Michael Carrick: New Manchester United boss responds to Roy Keane's 'big mouth' dig at his wife Lisa

Not the first time Roy Keane and Lisa Carrick have clashed

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37 h. ago Wayne Rooney reveals his choice for next Man United manager as he makes Liverpool prediction

Wayne Rooney has made his feelings clear on who should be the next permanent Manchester United boss, with Thomas Tuchel and Xabi Alonso among those in contention

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38 h. ago Michael Carrick's big transfer market splurge! New Man United boss buys up a £1.6m street of properties

Interim Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has already been busy in the transfer market - buying up a street of property.

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42 h. ago ‘Don’t be fooled’ – Wayne Rooney reveals what the real Michael Carrick is like as he prepares for first Man Utd game

WAYNE ROONEY has lifted the lid on Michael Carrick as Manchester United’s new interim boss prepares for his first game this weekend. The former Red Devils midfielder was drafted in as a short-term replacement for Ruben Amorim until the end of the season. Carrick beat fellow former United players — and gaffers — Ole Gunnar...

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55 h. ago Carlo Ancelotti's verdict on Man United owners resurface amid manager links

Carlo Ancelotti previously questioned the owners' priorities at Manchester United, with the Brazil boss now linked as a potential head coach target at Old Trafford

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