Overview
- Carrick, 44, takes charge immediately with his first match the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Saturday.
- Steve Holland becomes assistant, with Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans, Travis Binnion and goalkeeping coach Craig Mawson joining the staff.
- Darren Fletcher steps down after two caretaker games and resumes his role leading United’s Under-18s.
- United considered Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and held talks with other candidates, with multiple reports saying Carrick was the unanimous choice.
- With exits from the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, United’s focus is the league and a push for Champions League qualification, with January spending described as unlikely by reports.