Carrick inspired a famous 2–0 victory over Manchester City on Saturday in his first match as United’s secondary successor to Amorim. The hosts were well worth all three points, dominating their lofty opponents without the ball in a display which jarred with the limp efforts delivered for much of Amorim’s tenure.

Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly no longer considering a January exit from Manchester United following Michael Carrick's arrival as interim boss. The England international fell out of favour under former Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim but started in Carrick's first game in charge at Old Trafford in the Manchester derby.

Kobbie Mainoo has been handed his first Premier League start of the season by Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick for the visit of Manchester City

One of the favourites to take on the Manchester United job full-time, Carrick’s every move will be scrutinised. Yet he’s taken on far bigger challenges in life and has always come out on top, such is his character.

Despite the stunning Manchester derby triumph, Manchester United could still do with reinforcements across the park.Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo bossed the midfield, but amid Manuel Ugarte’s

ROY KEANE was denied an opportunity to interview Michael Carrick ahead of Saturday’s Manchester derby. The Irishman, 54, last week claimed that Carrick’s wife Lisa has a “big

Carrick was recruited on a short-term deal until the end of the season following the departure of Ruben Amorim, with United opting to give themselves longer to find a replacement—key target Oliver Glasner has since confirmed he will leave Crystal Palace in the summer.