Manchester United’s season was heading into one of its most turbulent moments in years but then Michael Carrick stepped in, and everything changed. What started as a short‑term solution has quickly become one of the most exciting storylines of the Premier League 2025/26 season.
After taking over as interim head coach in January, following the sacking of Ruben Amorim, Carrick has not just steadied the ship he’s turned United into serious contenders again. What makes this even more remarkable? He’s achieved this with style, discipline, and results that are making fans everywhere say: “Give him the job permanently!”
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A Stunning Turnaround: Results Under Carrick
Since his appointment as interim manager, Carrick has delivered one of the hottest runs of form United has seen in months:
2–0 vs Manchester City – In his first game back in charge, United beat Pep Guardiola’s City side at Old Trafford — a huge morale‑boosting victory.
Win over Arsenal – United followed up by beating another top‑four rival, showing Carrick’s ability to prepare the team for big matches.
3–2 comeback vs Fulham – United showed nerve and resilience, scoring late to keep the winning streak alive.
2–0 vs Tottenham Hotspur Most recently, Carrick’s side secured a fourth straight league win, extending United’s unbeaten run under his leadership.
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Four consecutive Premier League victories.
United currently sitting in the top four.
Best run in the league for months.
This kind of form has turned a season that looked like it was slipping away into a genuine top‑four push — and the club is now back in contention for Champions League qualification.
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Why These Results Matter
These aren’t just “easy” wins. Carrick’s side has taken points from multiple top opponents something United struggled to do before his arrival. The team is playing with confidence, attacking intent, and tactical balance that’s been lacking for much of the season.
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Moreover, players themselves are speaking up: defenders like Luke Shaw have credited Carrick’s man‑management and connection with the squad as key reasons behind the upswing in form.
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What Carrick Has Said
Despite the surge, Carrick hasn’t let the hype go to his head. He’s been measured and grounded, urging the club not to make a knee‑jerk decision about the permanent manager role and stressing that steady progress matters more than short‑term reactionism.
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But make no mistake the results are speaking for him.
So Why Keep Talking About Him?
Because in just a few weeks, Carrick has:
Turned losses/minimal form into four straight wins
Guided United from outside the Champions League places into the Premier League top four
Beat elite teams like Man City and Arsenal
Re‑ignited belief among players and fans alike
That’s more than most interim managers can claim and plenty of full‑time ones struggle to do it over an entire season.
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Final Word: Should Carrick Get the Job?
From where United were just weeks ago — struggling, uncertain, and lacking direction Carrick has brought clarity, unity, and results on the pitch. Whether the club decides to make him permanent is still up in the air, but after four straight wins against tough competition, the argument for Carrick has never been stronger.
Manchester United fans everywhere are saying the same thing:
“Michael Carrick has earned this give him the job!”
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