"Michael Carrick steps into the dugout as Manchester United's interim manager for the Manchester derby at Old Trafford, tasked with steadying a side that has wobbled through another bleak winter. United are seventh in the table with one win in their last six Premier League matches and last week's FA Cup exit underlined their parlous state, but Carrick's arrival, in the wake of Ruben Amorim's sacking, brings a flicker of hope."
"Jamie Jackson will be online at Old Trafford for a live Q&A before the match, so post your questions to matchday.live@theguardian.com. There's a full Championship programme, with an enticing clash as pacesetters Coventry face Leicester, plus two games in the fourth round of the Women's FA Cup, troubled Real Madrid facing Levante at 1pm and Hearts going up against Falkirk in the Scottish Cup on Saturday evening."
"His first challenge? Attempt to outwit Pep Guardiola, whose City team are six points behind Arsenal and second in the table, despite three consecutive draws. Rob Smyth helms our live blog with Jamie Jackson and John Brewin reporting. Manchester United's Michael Carrick (right) and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola are all smiles after their goalless Manchester derby at the Etihad in April 2017, but who'll have the last laugh after Saturday's match, Carrick's first game as United's interim manager? Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA"
Seven Premier League fixtures begin the weekend, starting with the Manchester derby at lunchtime. Michael Carrick takes over as Manchester United interim manager amid poor form and FA Cup elimination, with United seventh and one win in six league matches. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City sit second and six points behind Arsenal despite recent draws. The schedule includes a full Championship programme featuring Coventry versus Leicester, two Women's FA Cup fourth-round ties, Real Madrid facing Levante at 1pm, and a Scottish Cup tie between Hearts and Falkirk. Live coverage and Q&A access are provided for matchday engagement.
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