Following Manchester United’s thrilling 3–2 victory over Liverpool, Fabrizio Romano via his official X channel has highlighted the remarkable impact of Michael Carrick during his four-month spell as interim manager.
Softfootball understands that Carrick’s tenure has been defined by standout wins against some of the Premier League’s biggest names, including victories over teams led by Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, Arne Slot, Liam Rosenior, and Unai Emery. The results underline a strong run against top opposition, reinforcing the team’s resurgence under his leadership.
Romano shared:
Michael Carrick in four months as Man United interim manager… Defeated Pep Guardiola’s Man City. Defeated Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. Defeated Arne Slot’s Liverpool. Defeated Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea. Defeated Unai Emery’s Aston Villa.
Earlier in the year, Manchester United reached an agreement to appoint Carrick as caretaker manager until the end of the 2025/26 season, with his backroom staff also finalized. His reign began with an impressive 2–0 victory over Manchester City at Old Trafford, setting the tone for what has followed.
Beyond the results, Carrick has been credited with instilling a tougher, more resilient mentality within the squad. United no longer rely solely on dominating games stylistically but have developed the ability to grind out crucial wins, an approach many fans describe as a “monster mentality.”
The recent win over Liverpool has further fueled debate among supporters about whether Carrick should be given the role on a permanent basis, especially after years of managerial instability at the club.
Carrick’s performances have strengthened belief that Manchester United may be heading back toward elite status.
