Michael Carrick is off to a flying start at Manchester United, making the decision to sack Ruben Amorim look like the right one. There was plenty of doubt among fans when Ineos decided to let Amorim go, especially after his fiery remarks in the media.
Michael Carrick is off to a flying start at Manchester United, making the decision to sack Ruben Amorim look like the right one.
There was plenty of doubt among fans when Ineos decided to let Amorim go, especially after his fiery remarks in the media.
Those concerns only grew during Darren Fletcher’s brief spell as interim head coach, where he failed to pick up a win.
Carrick has stepped in and quickly turned things around. In just one week, he has led United to victories over both Manchester City and Arsenal, pushing them into the Premier League’s top four.
Ineos are still insisting that Carrick is only there until the end of the season. However, it has not taken long for him to start putting Amorim’s record in the shade.
Michael Carrick gets off to a fast start with back-to-back wins
Amorim had a poor record in the Premier League, finishing 15th in his first season.
When Amorim was sacked, United were just three points away from the top five, but Carrick has already made noticeable changes.
It took the Portuguese head coach 35 matches to win back-to-back games in the Premier League. On the other hand, Carrick managed it in his first two matches, and both were against the top two teams.
The 3-2 win over Arsenal on Sunday was also notable because it was the first time this season that Arsenal had scored first but failed to win. Carrick’s side showed real fight and togetherness, and now there is a sense of growing belief among them.
Michael Carrick’s main test will be maintaining momentum
Amorim’s time in charge also included some notable results against big teams. The win at Anfield earlier this season still stands out.
Carrick has made a strong start since returning to Manchester, with back-to-back wins providing a solid base for a push towards Champions League qualification.
With 15 games left under Carrick, United are well positioned to secure a top-four spot, but maintaining consistency will be key.
United played well as underdogs against City and Arsenal. But when Fulham visit Old Trafford next Sunday, expectations will be higher. The English head coach will face pressure to deliver a result.
This is a different type of challenge, and it will be up to Carrick to show Ineos that he can string together positive results over an extended period.
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