Man Utd have now made a final decision to keep Kobbie Mainoo at Old Trafford after getting “instant trust” from Michael Carrick, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Mainoo started his first Premier League match of the season on Saturday as Man Utd beat arch-rivals Man City 2-0 in the Manchester Derby.

The Glazers are considering their options at Manchester United with a knock-on effect for Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS.

Manchester United put rivals Manchester City to the sword on Saturday afternoon in what was Michael Carrick's first game in charge since 2021

Michael Carrick’s first game back at Old Trafford ended in resounding victory for Manchester United over neighbours Manchester City. In a first half dominated by the home side, Amad and Bruno Fernandes both had goals disallowed for offside, as did Mason Mount in the second half.

Erling Haaland was a bystander as Jérémy Doku huffed and puffed with little reward, while Phil Foden was crowded out against a compact United block. City’s best chance came from a set-piece, when Lammens denied young Max Alleyne, and they were fortunate to enter the interval all-square.

Enrique has gone on to win two Spanish league titles and the Champions League with the Catalan giants before repeating the feat with PSG in France. The 55-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best managers in the world as a result, but there is next to no chance of him becoming the next main man at United, according to Petit.

Cherki always looked to get on the ball and appeared unfazed by the Old Trafford din, but the pattern of the first half continued. Tellingly, it was Gianluigi Donnarumma who was City’s best player, but United were having too many good chances too early for the Italian to keep them out all day.