"Michael Carrick takes charge of Manchester United for the first time since his appointment as head coach until the end of the season, with a daunting opening challenge against a Manchester City side rejuvenated by two emphatic cup wins and desperately seeking to get their title bid back on track and start putting some pressure on Arsenal. Carrick has shrugged off headline-grabbing personal pre-match comments made by Roy Keane ahead of his return to the dugout, insisting that scrutiny from"
"fellow ex-United players does not bother him. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers have been at Carrington in recent days to support the new boss, who is being assisted by Steve Holland and Jonathan Woodgate as he hopes to prove himself worthy as an option to succeed Ruben Amorim permanently. He may fancy his chances of making the best possible start to that extended audition against a City team that are about to welcome Marc"
Michael Carrick takes interim charge of Manchester United until the end of the season and faces a Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Manchester City arrive rejuvenated by two emphatic cup wins and aim to get their title bid back on track to put pressure on Arsenal. Carrick has shrugged off personal pre-match comments from Roy Keane and receives backing from Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers at Carrington. Steve Holland and Jonathan Woodgate are assisting Carrick as he seeks to prove himself as a long-term option to replace Ruben Amorim. City face defensive injuries but welcome Marc Guehi and have new signing Antoine Semenyo in superb form.
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