"Carrick has taken 16 points from a possible 18 since replacing interim manager Darren Fletcher, which has seen United become strong contenders to secure a top-four finish. Man United were 11 points adrift of third-placed Aston Villa at that point, but that gap is now down to three ahead of this weekend's Premier League fixtures."
"It was announced just hours before kick-off at the Hill Dickinson Stadium that United would be without Lisandro Martinez against the Toffees after he picked up a calf injury, having played in nine successive matches for United having returned from an ACL issue. It was reported on Monday that Martinez would be expected back in 1-2 weeks."
"Mount, meanwhile, has been missing since the start of the month after picking up a minor injury in training, but he is the closest to making a return ahead of this weekend."
Manchester United dismissed Ruben Amorim in early January when the team sat sixth, but have since improved significantly under caretaker boss Michael Carrick. The club now occupies fourth place in the Premier League standings. Carrick has accumulated 16 points from 18 available since taking charge, substantially narrowing the gap to third-placed Aston Villa from 11 points to just three. The team faces Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday as they pursue Champions League qualification. Key players including Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, and Mason Mount are managing injuries, though Mount is closest to returning to action.
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