Manchester United interim manager who secured Champions League qualification before being appointed permanent head coach on a two-year deal in May 2026.
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Joy Online
… On Saturday Michael Carrick’s side suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at newly promoted Hull City, who were by far and away the better side. …
Where does Man Utd defeat rank among shock opening-game losses?Joy Online
… Until last weekend’s defeat by AC Milan in Poland, no-one was questioning the fitness of Carrick’s squad and six of his starting line-up returned to training on 9 July. …
Man Utd ‘didn’t look ready’ – but hurting Carrick remains calmJoy Online
… o search for a left-back to challenge Luke Shaw, or whether Baleba, a left-footed player who has played in that position on occasion, and regular right-backs Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui – who have both been used on the left – can provide the cover head coach Michael Carrick …
Man Utd agree £70m fee for Brighton’s BalebaThe Chronicle
… However, it is fair to accept United’s data and recruitment department have succeeded in reshaping Michael Carrick’s midfield. …
Man Utd’s decision to make Baleba their ‘third midfielder’Joy Online
… The pair have remained close and Evans offered a positive character reference to head coach Michael Carrick. …
I owe Villa the world but Man Utd are above them – TielemansDaily Guide
… The midfielder expressed his excitement about joining United, saying he is eager to work under manager Michael Carrick, whom he believes is the ideal coach to help him reach the next level. …
Manchester United Sign Andrey Santos, Close In On TielemansJoy Online
… He said he was “really excited” to play under United boss Michael Carrick – a former England midfielder. …
Man Utd sign £48m Santos and close in on TielemansJoy Online
… But his last goal for his club came before that in December in a 4-4 Premier League draw with Bournemouth, despite Michael Carrick’s side rising up the table and finishing third to qualify for the Champions League. …
World Cup: Sub Amad Diallo strikes to give Ivory Coast perfect startJoy Online
… However, Michael Carrick’s relationship with him is far deeper, given he is both a former team-mate, coach and – for three games following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s dismissal in 2021 – manager of one of the recent stars of United’s academy and currently the club’s 15th all-time high …
Rashford future uncertain as Barca deal deadline loomsJoy Online
… He will become the club’s first signing since Michael Carrick was appointed permanent head coach last month. …
Man Utd agree £35m fee for Atalanta’s EdersonManchester United lost 2-0 to newly promoted Hull City on the opening day of the season—the first time United have lost to a newly promoted side on opening day. The article contextualizes this upset alongside other shocking opening-game defeats in Premier League history.
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Manchester United lost 2-0 to newly promoted Hull City on the opening day of the season—the first time United have lost to a newly promoted side on opening day. The article contextualizes this upset alongside other shocking opening-game defeats in Premier League history.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Manchester United suffered defeat to Hull City in their opening match, with the promoted side scoring two first-half goals to claim their first-ever top-flight win over United. Commentators including Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer debated whether poor preparation or fitness issues contributed to United's performance.
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Manchester United have agreed a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with an initial £65m plus potential £5m in add-ons. The 22-year-old Cameroon international will complete his medical this weekend, taking United's summer spending to £153m.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United has made an opening offer of £60m plus an additional £5m for Brighton's Carlos Baleba as their third midfielder signing, following the recent arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, with talks continuing and expectation the transfer will be completed.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Youri Tielemans completed a move to Manchester United this July after the club triggered a £35m release clause, ending months of interest dating back to 2019. The Belgian midfielder, who credits Aston Villa with restoring his form, described joining United as "a great achievement" and said there are clubs above Villa.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United completed a £48 million signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea on a contract until June 2031, with negotiations for Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans at an advanced stage. The club abandoned its pursuit of Atalanta's Ederson due to injury concerns revealed in medical checks.
14 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester United have completed the £48m signing of Brazil international Andrey Santos from Chelsea. The 22-year-old midfielder has signed a deal to June 2031 with the option to extend for a further year, and United are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans as they revamp their midfield.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their World Cup opener in Philadelphia. The victory marks Ivory Coast's return to the World Cup after 12 years and gives them a chance to qualify from Group E.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United await Barcelona's decision on whether to trigger a £26m clause to make Marcus Rashford's loan move permanent by June 15. Speculation suggests Barcelona may not complete the signing, potentially leaving Rashford in a difficult position given his lucrative contract running until 2028.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United have agreed a £35m fee with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson, 26, who will sign a four-year contract with an option to extend by 12 months. The transfer, subject to £3.9m in additional payments, is expected to be completed in early July and will be United's first signing under new permanent head coach Michael Carrick.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes broke the Premier League single-season assist record and scored as Michael Carrick's United won at Brighton. Brighton finished eighth and secured a place in the Uefa Conference League, their second European campaign in history, after being overtaken by Sunderland but staying ahead of Brentford.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Michael Carrick has been appointed Manchester United's permanent manager on a two-year contract after interim success, securing Champions League qualification with 11 wins from 16 matches and leading United to third place in the Premier League.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, 34, will make his final Old Trafford appearance for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, having turned around a troubled 2024–25 season after initially facing fan criticism and benching under manager Ruben Amorim.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Michael Carrick to become permanent head coach on a two-year deal with a one-year option, following his interim success that led the club to Champions League qualification. An announcement is expected within 48 hours, though the formal process of exchanging contracts is still underway.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United's senior executives plan to recommend Michael Carrick as permanent manager to Sir Jim Ratcliffe this week, following his successful caretaker spell that lifted the club from seventh to third in the Premier League and secured Champions League qualification.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has won the Football Writers' Association's men's Footballer of the Year award after scoring eight goals and providing 20 assists in 34 games across all competitions this season. Fernandes is the first United player to win the FWA men's award since Wayne Rooney in 2010.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has endorsed Michael Carrick for the permanent manager's job, saying Carrick has demonstrated the qualities needed after winning 10 of his 14 matches in interim charge, including victories over Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea.
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk described the club's season as "unacceptable" following an 18th defeat in all competitions against Manchester United, and stressed the need for significant work to prevent repeating their poor Premier League title defence, which has included 11 league losses.
5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha says interim boss Michael Carrick has the "magic" of the Sir Alex Ferguson era and has been instrumental in securing Champions League qualification with three games to spare after a 3-2 win over Liverpool.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk described the club's season as "unacceptable" following an 18th defeat in all competitions to Manchester United, and said "a lot of work has to be done" to prevent a repeat of their disappointing Premier League title defence. Liverpool have lost 11 league games this season, making them the defending champions with the most league losses since Leicester lost 18 in 2016-17.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Kobbie Mainoo scored the winning goal as Manchester United defeated Liverpool 5-0 at Old Trafford, confirming United's qualification for the Champions League after a two-year absence.
4 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Liverpool manager Arne Slot complained about a VAR decision not to disallow Manchester United's second goal for handball, but acknowledged his side must stop conceding "ridiculous goals" after a 3-2 defeat that marked their 11th Premier League loss of the season.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 21, has signed a new contract extending to 2031, ending speculation over his future after he sought a loan move to Napoli during January. The England international has featured in 11 of 12 league matches under interim boss Michael Carrick since former manager Ruben Amorim's departure.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The article explores the personal and emotional challenges athletes endure behind their public achievements, citing Asamoah Gyan's 2010 World Cup penalty miss as an example of how athletes carry stories of heartbreak and resilience that go unnoticed by fans celebrating their moments on the field.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →