Michael Carrick to Manchester United, all fixtures remaining and essential background information

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Michael Carrick has returned to Manchester United as interim manager, with the club looking for a saviour to give the 2025/26 season some meaning.

Ineos and Manchester United have made a right mess of the 2025/26 season, but there is one last shot to salvage it.

After Ruben Amorim’s sudden sacking, and Darren Fletcher’s brief caretaker spell, United fans were left despondent after being eliminated from all cup competitions.

Michael Carrick has now been confirmed as the club’s new head coach until the end of the season, with a clear objective.

In the Premier League, United are in seventh place with 17 games remaining, looking to secure Champions League qualification ideally. Top five would be enough.

What should Michael Carrick’s FIRST PRIORITY be as Manchester United head coach?

Let us know your INSTANT REACTION to his appointment

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Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
4	LiverpoolLiverpool	21	10	5	6	32	28	4	35
5	BrentfordBrentford	21	10	3	8	35	28	7	33
6	NewcastleNewcastle	21	9	5	7	32	27	5	32
7	Manchester UnitedManchester United	21	8	8	5	36	32	4	32
8	ChelseaChelsea	21	8	7	6	34	24	10	31
9	FulhamFulham	21	9	4	8	30	30	0	31
10	SunderlandSunderland	21	7	9	5	21	22	-1	30

With Ruben Amorim SACKED, where will Manchester United finish in 2025/26?

Let's see your predictions!

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Full fixture list below

Here is a look at the remaining 17 Premier League fixtures that Michael Carrick and Manchester United have left.

How many games will Michael Carrick win?

Also let us know how many you think he NEEDS to win to qualify for the Champions League… and to become full-time manager?

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Michael Carrick: Essential reading

United In Focus has compiled a key dossier of information and background on Michael Carrick’s return to Manchester United, and you can find it all here.

• Find out more on Michael Carrick’s coaching history, and the make-up of his chosen coaching staff, including more assistant Steve Holland. Jonathan Woodgate is also on the staff, a former colleague of Jason Wilcox.
• Carrick beat competition from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who once predicted the Englishman would become Manchester United manager. He is claimed to have Sir Alex Ferguson’s approval.
• United are prepared to back Michael Carrick in the transfer market and are eyeing up a midfield swoop.
• Find out more about Michael Carrick’s tactical style and playing approach and how it changes in and out of possession, in our comprehensive breakdown. Carrick has previously insisted he is committed to his style and reluctant to change.
• Carrick began his coaching career journey in 2018 under Jose Mourinho, after the manager spotted his potential. He then worked as an assistant under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, alongside Kieran McKenna.
• He managed United on an interim basis for three games in 2021, winning two and drawing one. Following this stint he earned major praise from Bruno Fernandes, and Cristiano Ronaldo, despite leaving each one out of the starting line-up in separate matches.
• United supporters have been voicing support for Carrick via TalkingPoints, and you can read a selection of the best comments here.

Which Man Utd player do you believe will be the BIGGEST WINNER from Michael Carrick’s appointment?

If you like, let us know who will be biggest LOSER from the hire too….

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