Overview
- The club confirmed Carrick’s appointment on Tuesday after interviews, choosing him over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Ruud van Nistelrooy also considered.
- Carrick’s staff includes Steve Holland as assistant alongside Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans and Travis Binnion, with Darren Fletcher returning to lead the under-18s.
- His first match in charge is Saturday’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford, before a trip to Arsenal the following weekend.
- United’s season now centers on the Premier League after exits from both domestic cups, with the clear target of returning to the Champions League.
- United are seventh in the table, three points off fourth, and club guidance indicates limited activity is expected in the January transfer window.