The winds of change arrive in Manchester
Carrick arrives as a risk, Guardiola departs heralded as The Greatest.
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Three years ago today, the statue of Jimmy Murphy was finally unveiled at the Stretford end, following years of campaigning and a concerted push by a fan coalition.
Carrick's case for job given big shot in arm with crucial Chelsea win
Cunha's first half goal proved the difference at Stamford Bridge
United no damp squib on wet afternoon against Villa
Michael Carrick's chances of getting the job full time increase, regardless of his paymaster's coy public stance.
Possession is 9/10ths of the law for Michael Carrick
...but the law, as Carrick discovered last night, is sometimes an ass.
Sesko and Carrick make statements for their respective cases at Everton
Another win, another effective cameo...
Sesko strike keeps momentum bubbling for Carrick
Benjamin Sesko’s late equaliser earned a point from a below-par performance at West Ham; Manchester United were just about value for it, and there was just about enough positivity for this result to keep the momentum bubbling away for Michael Carrick.
Job done as United see off Spurs challenge
Red card for Romero makes it difficult to fairly assess progress
It’s not what you do, it’s the way that you do it
...and that's what gets results
It's Carrick, you know...
...and it might be hard to believe, but maybe it does matter for the coach to have some understanding of Manchester United