Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended to Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the permanent boss of Manchester United by the club’s senior executives. …
Man Utd chiefs to recommend Carrick for permanent jobMichael Carrick
Michael Carrick — interim Manchester United manager who won 10 of 14 matches, lifting club to third and securing Champions League qualification.
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- May 2026
… The Portugal international has played a key role in United’s upturn in form under interim boss Michael Carrick. …
Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes wins Football Writers’ men’s awardManchester United midfielder, Casemiro, says Michael Carrick has already shown he has all the qualities to be a great manager at the club and backed calls for the former England international to be given the role on a permanent basis. …
Casemiro backs Carrick for permanent Man United manager’s job… The 3-2 defeat against Michael Carrick’s side at Old Trafford came after a three-game winning run in the Premier League, but it was the 11th loss of Liverpool’s title defence. …
Unacceptable season cannot be repeated – Van DijkManchester United forward Matheus Cunha feels interim boss Michael Carrick has the “magic” that can reconnect the club to its trophy-laden Sir Alex Ferguson era. …
Carrick has the Ferguson magic, says Cunha… The 3-2 defeat against Michael Carrick’s side at Old Trafford came after a three-game winning run in the Premier League, but it was the 11th loss of Liverpool‘s title defence. …
Unacceptable season cannot be repeated – Van Dijk… That can only strengthen Michael Carrick’s claim to be appointed head coach on a permanent basis. …
Kobbie Mainoo seals United’s Champions League qualification… Michael Carrick’s men also completed a league double over Liverpool for the first time since the 2015-16 season. …
Slot’s VAR fury but loss highlights Liverpool issues- April 2026
… Since Amorim’s departure in January, Mainoo has started all but one of the 12 league matches under interim boss Michael Carrick – missing a 2-1 defeat by Leeds United through injury. …
Mainoo signs new Man Utd deal until 2031… When Manchester United lost the Champions League final in Rome in 2009, Michael Carrick blamed himself for the defeat after he gave the ball away in the build-up to Barca’s opening goal. …
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Manchester United executives to recommend Carrick as permanent manager
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.
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Manchester United executives to recommend Carrick as permanent manager
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.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Friday 8 May
Bruno Fernandes wins Football Writers' men's award
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 →
Thursday 7 May
Casemiro backs Carrick for permanent Man United manager role
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 →
Tuesday 5 May
Liverpool's Van Dijk calls season unacceptable after Manchester United loss
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 →
Cunha praises interim boss Carrick's "Ferguson magic"
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 →
Van Dijk calls Liverpool's title defence "unacceptable" after Manchester United loss
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 →
Monday 4 May
Mainoo's winner seals Manchester United Champions League return
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 →
Slot blames VAR and defensive lapses for Liverpool loss
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 →
Friday 1 May
Kobbie Mainoo signs new Manchester United contract until 2031
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 →
Tuesday 28 April
Athletes face hidden emotional struggles beyond public glory
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 →