"Carrick was named as United's boss until the end of the 2025-26 season and started his reign in style as he oversaw the Red Devils' 2-0 win over Manchester City on Saturday. Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu struck within the space of 11 second-half minutes to send Old Trafford into raptures, and move United to within a point of fourth place."
"Neville was not getting carried away by Carrick's start in the dugout, but was keen to look at the bigger picture. "It is not a time to get giddy or carried away," said Neville. "Michael Carrick has laid a foundation today for the next four months. "And if he can continue to lay that foundation here with that level of performance for the next four months, the person who picks up the baton can be in a good place.""
Michael Carrick was named Manchester United boss until the end of the 2025-26 season and began with a 2-0 win over Manchester City. Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu scored within 11 second-half minutes to move United to within a point of fourth place. Carrick remains unbeaten as United manager (P4 W3 D1) including a 2021 caretaker stint. United registered an xG of 2.27 from 11 shots, seven on target, while restricting City to 0.45 xG from seven attempts. There was caution against getting carried away and emphasis on laying a foundation for the next four months and a clean handover. Bruno Fernandes played in a more attacking midfield role, assisted the opening goal in the 65th minute, and has nine assists this season, a total only bettered in 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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