"What a difference Michael Carrick has made at Manchester United already! The Red Devils were superb as they beat rivals Manchester City 2-0 in today's derby at Old Trafford. And on top of that, Man Utd supporters will surely be delighted to see homegrown midfield youngster Kobbie Mainoo playing the full 90 minutes. Carrick clearly trusts Mainoo in a way that his unpopular predecessor Ruben Amorim did not, and it was quite fitting that he embraced the England international after the final whistle."
"It may only be a small gesture, but MUFC really needed a lift after such a poor season and it looks like Carrick can deliver it. As well as the result, the manner of the performance will be encouraging for United as they were by far the better team on the day. And to do so by using Mainoo after so many months of wasting the 20-year-old's potential on the bench only makes it even sweeter."
Michael Carrick took over as interim Manchester United manager and secured a 2-0 victory over Manchester City at Old Trafford. Kobbie Mainoo played the full 90 minutes and received a post-match embrace from Carrick, signaling clear trust. United dominated chances, reflected in an xG of 3.81 to City's 0.47, marking a comprehensive performance. The result and style provided a much-needed boost after a poor season, and Mainoo's extended involvement ended months of underuse on the bench. Carrick's start enhances his case to manage United for the remainder of the season and possibly beyond.
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