Michael Carrick — Manchester United manager who secured Champions League qualification during interim spell and was appointed on permanent two-year contract in May 2026.
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The Ghanaian Times
… 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 DijkJoy Online
Manchester 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 CunhaJoy Online
… 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 DijkThe Chronicle
… That can only strengthen Michael Carrick’s claim to be appointed head coach on a permanent basis. …
Kobbie Mainoo seals United’s Champions League qualificationJoy Online
… 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 issuesJoy Online
… 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 2031Joy Online
… 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. …
Beyond the glory: The hidden battles of athletesManchester 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 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 →