"Solskjaer was last week considered the frontrunner for the role following initial talks with the club board. Carrick held face-to-face talks with chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox took place on Thursday at the club's Carrington training ground, before Solskjaer sat down with the pair on Saturday. The Guardian report that no offer has been made to either candidate, but it is Carrick who is now expected to be appointed on a deal until the end of the season."
"Darren Fletcher has overseen United's last two games; the first a 2-2 draw with Burnley in the Premier League before Sunday's 21 FA Cup third-round defeat by Brighton at Old Trafford. United were booed off the pitch after the defeat, which sees them exit both domestic cup competitions at the first hurdle for the first time since 1981-82. With no European football this campaign, United's season will now consist of just 40 games, which is the fewest since 1914-15."
"I've had no discussions. I have to report tomorrow morning to Carrington, that is all I know. I will find out tomorrow morning. I have had zero indications. All my focus has been on this [Burnley and Brighton]. It is a massive responsibility to lead this club and I have given it my best and I am disappointed not to win a game. I think there are some good things there but ultimately it wasn't enough. I am more disappointed than anyone."
Michael Carrick is expected to be appointed Manchester United's caretaker manager on a deal until the end of the season after face-to-face talks with club executives. Solskjaer had been considered the frontrunner following initial talks with the club board, but no offer has been made to either candidate. Darren Fletcher oversaw a 2-2 Premier League draw with Burnley and a 2-1 FA Cup third-round defeat by Brighton, after which United were booed off. United exit both domestic cup competitions at the first hurdle for the first time since 1981-82. With no European football, the season will consist of 40 games. Fletcher expects to be stood down and awaits clarification. Upcoming fixtures include Manchester City and Arsenal.
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