Overview
- Interim coach Michael Carrick has won seven of nine matches, including Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Aston Villa, moving Manchester United to third and strengthening their Champions League push.
- Wayne Rooney told the BBC that Carrick should get the role permanently, saying “100 per cent he should” after the Villa win.
- Roy Keane argued against a permanent appointment, saying there are better options, as reports continue to link external candidates such as Thomas Tuchel, Roberto De Zerbi, Julian Nagelsmann, Oliver Glasner and Luis Enrique.
- Carrick downplayed the speculation over his future, calling it “only noise” and saying it does not affect his focus.
- Casemiro starred against Villa with the opener and involvement in all three goals, though fans’ pleas for him to stay contrast with a previously agreed end‑of‑season exit that Carrick suggested remains unchanged.