"Michael and his coaches deserve a lot of praise for that. Just putting an attitude into the players and a focus, and a togetherness into them which, if we're honest, we didn't see under Ruben Amorim. Manchester United went there believing they could win the game. They didn't create a whole lot of chances, but you always felt they had a good control of the game."
"Arsenal started well. And then when Manchester United went a goal down, the reaction was great. Manchester United deserved the win."
Interim head coach Michael Carrick's appointment on 13 January preceded consecutive Premier League victories over Manchester City and Arsenal, lifting Manchester United to fourth place and strengthening Champions League prospects. The team displayed improved attitude, focus and togetherness, reacting strongly after going behind at Arsenal and maintaining game control despite creating fewer chances. Increased coaching involvement across the club, with Carrick, Steve Holland and Jason Wilcox present at youth sessions, has produced a calmer environment and closer links between staff and players. That renewed cohesion and behind-the-scenes stability has contributed to belief in a return to past success.
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