Michael Carrick has guided Manchester United to six wins in seven games, raising hopes he could become the club’s next long-term manager

Michael Carrick’s return as Manchester United head coach has breathed new life into the Red Devils. Sunday’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford marked their sixth victory in seven matches since Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim in January, lifting the team to third place in the Premier League.

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Under Carrick, United remain unbeaten in seven matches, with home performances particularly inspiring confidence.

Including his caretaker spell in 2021, Carrick has now won each of his first five home league games as United manager, a feat previously only achieved by Frank O’Farrell in 1971.

Fans across the globe have praised Carrick’s calm, strategic approach. Nigerian supporter Jide Ajayi said, “Michael Carrick went to the Sir Alex Ferguson School of Management.

Carrick is doing great at United and can achieve even more with quality resources.” An Indian fan, Raman Vijayan, added: “Being a Manchester United fan, I stopped watching after Sir Alex Ferguson retired. Michael Carrick has brought me back, with the joy of watching fabulous football again.”

Carrick, a five-time Premier League champion as a player under Ferguson, brings experience, composure, and tactical awareness to the managerial role.

Nigerian statistician Tuka Letura highlighted that Carrick is the fifth former Ferguson player to win the Premier League Manager of the Month award, joining Mark Hughes, Mike Phelan, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, and Steve Bruce.

Despite early success, experts advise Carrick to toughen his approach to emulate Ferguson’s intensity.

Former United midfielder Gordon Strachan told Covers.com, “Whether it’s a young manager like Carrick or someone more experienced, whoever takes the job needs the anger and drive to succeed—qualities Sir Alex Ferguson had in abundance.”

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Carrick’s credentials will face another test on Wednesday when Manchester United travel to St James’ Park to face Newcastle, with fans hoping the momentum continues as the club eyes stability and success under the former midfielder.