Michael Carrick strengthening his case for permanent appointment with impressive home record - Old Trafford Faithful

"Since taking the interim reins, Carrick has not only stabilised a sinking ship; he has begun to restore the fear factor at Old Trafford. Carrick currently boasts a 100% home record since taking the reins from Amorim in January, securing five victories from five matches at Old Trafford so far, including a 2-0 win over Manchester City in his first assignment."

"This 15-point haul at home has been the driving force behind United's meteoric rise to third in the table. With games against Leeds United, Brentford, Liverpool and Nottingham Forest to come, Manchester United have a strong chance of setting their longest league home winning streak in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, which currently stands at eight under ten Hag in 2022/23."

"If the fortress remains unbreached through May, it will not only represent interim success for Carrick but also provide a mandate for his permanent appointment, regardless of how many times he may have claimed he does not want the job on a full-time basis."

Manchester United experienced a dramatic decline in home performance during the final stages of Erik ten Hag's management and Ruben Amorim's brief tenure, culminating in a record nine home league defeats in the 2024/25 season. The club won only one of their final five home matches before Amorim's departure in January 2026. Michael Carrick's appointment as interim manager reversed this trajectory completely. He has achieved a perfect 100% home record with five consecutive victories, including a notable 2-0 win over Manchester City. These 15 points at home have been instrumental in United's rise to third place in the table. With upcoming fixtures against Leeds, Brentford, Liverpool, and Nottingham Forest, United could establish their longest post-Sir Alex Ferguson home winning streak, surpassing the eight-match record from 2022/23.

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