Michael Carrick has been handed a two-year contract by Manchester United after passing his audition for the job of head coach with flying colors.

In many ways, Pep Guardiola leaving may not simply reshape Manchester City's future. It could reshape Manchester United's as well.

Rashford still has two years left on a lucrative contract that will be subject to a reported 25 percent rise next season if United qualify for the Champions League.

Paul Scholes made a sarcastic jibe on Instagram about Michael Carrick, whom he played alongside in midfield at Old Trafford.

Benjamin Sesko is yet to start in Carrick's six matches in charge but has come off the bench to net in three of his last four appearances with vital goals.

Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes scored in each half at Old Trafford in a game that saw Spurs reduced to 10 men after captain Cristian Romero was sent off in the 29th minute.

Arsenal are hunting their fifth straight Premier League home win against old foes Manchester United this weekend as they look to stay clear of a faltering chasing pack.

Second half goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu sealed the win that had Manchester United fans singing in full voice and drowning out their fierce cross-city rivals.

Carrick's only full-time managerial experience was at second-tier Middlesbrough from 2022-25, where his reign ended after failing to secure promotion to the Premier League.

Michael Carrick was poised to become Manchester United interim coach on Tuesday after the Premier League giant turned to its former player to salvage its imploding season.