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Manchester United appear set to appoint Michael Carrick as the club\u2019s manager until the end of the season, bookending a whirlwind week at Old Trafford, that began with the departure of Ruben Amorim last Monday. <\/p>\n

In the days since Amorim\u2019s departure, Man United have drawn a Premier League fixture to Burnley, and crashed out of the FA Cup at the hands of Brighton. <\/p>\n


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The Brighton loss was especially bitter, as it meant the Red Devils will play just 40 competitive matches over the course of the 2025\/26 season, their lowest total since 1915. <\/p>\n

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND \u2013 AUGUST 07: Ole Gunnar Solksjaer the head coach \/ manager of Manchester United and Michael Carrick assistant head coach \/ manager of Manchester United during the Pre Season Friendly fixture between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on August 7, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt \u2013 AMA\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While Carrick is now set to take the reins at Carrington, and is expected to finally bring about a period of stability, he was not the only name put forward for the caretaker role. <\/p>\n

The Red Devils are said to have held face-to-face talks with retired striker, and former manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, before the decision was taken to appoint Carrick. <\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8 Manchester United reach agreement in principle with Michael Carrick + coaching staff to take over until end of season. Appointments subject to finalising contract details & announcement. In position for #MUFC<\/a> ahead of #MCFC<\/a> visit this Sat @TheAthleticFC<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/wE76Fgmo0U<\/p>\n

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Although Carrick appears to have performed best in the interview process, and was seen as the best overall fit for the Red Devils, Carrick\u2019s ascendency also came about as a result of the intervention of a Man United legend. <\/p>\n

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Per TalkSport, Sir Alex Ferguson is said to have recommended Carrick over Solskjaer.<\/p>\n

Carrick played under the iconic Scottish coach for some 12 years, winning five Premier League titles. <\/p>\n

Considering Ferguson also worked with Solskjaer as a player, the exact reason why Ferguson was in favour of Carrick in the Norwegian\u2019s place is currently unclear. <\/p>\n

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LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM \u2013 APRIL 28: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates with Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael Carrick following his team\u2019s victory, as Mikel Arteta shows his dejection at the end of the Barclays Premiership match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park on April 28, 2007 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Carrick has plenty of top level managerial experience, from a three-year spell with Middlesbrough, but when appointed by the Red Devils, it will be the biggest step of the Englishman\u2019s managerial career.<\/p>\n

With Championship side Middlesbrough, the 44-year-old was nominated for the division\u2019s manager of the year award during just his first season in charge, after carrying Boro away from a relegation fight and into the play-off spots. The following season Middlesbrough made the EFL Cup semi-finals.<\/p>\n

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