Manchester United manager overseeing Champions League push after interim appointment, formerly disputing officiating in matches against Manchester City.
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The Namibian
Michael Carrick is managing Manchester United in his first full season in charge
“Manager Michael Carrick — in his first full season in charge — is scrambling for answers, with his team looking short of quality and confidence.”
Arsenal snatch late win to keep pressure on Man City as Man Utd heldThe Namibian
Michael Carrick said the Leeds match is a great game to prepare for and the club will be ready
“"Everything to do with the game is a great game so we'll be ready for that."”
Man Utd lurching towards crisis as Man City cloud hangs over Premier LeagueThe Namibian
Michael Carrick is facing scrutiny over his ability to turn around Manchester United's fortunes
“Just months after being handed the job as manager on a permanent basis, Michael Carrick is the latest United boss facing scrutiny over his ability to turn around the fortunes of the ailing English giants.”
Man City face Anfield cauldron after guilty Premier League verdictsThe Namibian
Michael Carrick questioned the officiating of Fernandez not interfering with play
“"It's worrying, if that's really how it is, if that's how the game is seen by those who are officiating it," said United boss Michael Carrick.”
Haaland fires 10-man Man City to memorable win over Man UtdThe Namibian
Michael Carrick led Manchester United to third-place Premier League finish
“Portuguese boss Amorim was sacked as United manager in January after 14 months in charge, with Carrick, now in charge full-time, leading the club to a creditable third-place finish in the Premier League after initially being brought in on a caretaker basis.”
Man Utd beaten by former boss Amorim’s AC Milan in friendly finaleThe Namibian
Michael Carrick is now in charge at Manchester United
“There is a growing feeling that Rashford is likely to stay at Old Trafford, where his former team-mate Michael Carrick is now in charge.”
Rashford says final goodbye to Barcelona ahead of Man Utd returnThe Namibian
Michael Carrick took charge at Old Trafford in January
“Maguire has played a major role for United since Michael Carrick took charge at Old Trafford in January, helping the team finish third in the Premier League.”
Maguire ‘shocked’ to be omitted from England World Cup squadThe Namibian
Michael Carrick manages third-placed Manchester United
“Michael Carrick's third-placed side have little left to play for in and it showed in a dour affair at the Stadium of Light.”
Liverpool frustrated by Chelsea draw, Man Utd held at SunderlandThe Namibian
Michael Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim as interim boss
“Interim boss Carrick, who replaced the sacked Ruben Amorim in January, is still waiting to discover if he will land the United job on a permanent basis.”
Man Utd beat Brentford to close on Champions League berthThe Namibian
Michael Carrick has lost just once in his 10 games since taking charge of the Red Devils
“Michael Carrick has lost just once in his 10 games since taking charge of the Red Devils, but his team were left hanging on for a point after Harry Maguire's late red card.”
Man Utd held by Bournemouth after Maguire sees redArsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest with a late goal from Noni Madueke to keep pace with Premier League leaders Manchester City, who won their seventh consecutive home game. Manchester United drew 1-1 at Leeds in a winless run.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest with a late goal from Noni Madueke to keep pace with Premier League leaders Manchester City, who won their seventh consecutive home game. Manchester United drew 1-1 at Leeds in a winless run.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United travels to Leeds with manager Michael Carrick under mounting pressure following their worst league start in 40 years and a 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid, while Manchester City aims to extend their perfect start despite uncertainty over sanctions for breaking financial rules.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City was found guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules involving "sham" sponsorship deals that inflated revenues and reduced costs by more than £900 million; City have appealed and proclaim their innocence, and face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday in their first match since the verdict.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City went top of the Premier League after a 5-3 win over Sunderland on Sunday, with Enzo Fernandez scoring from a free-kick and Erling Haaland sealing the three points despite Brian Brobbey's hat-trick. Matheus Cunha rescued Manchester United from defeat at Fulham.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland scored the winning goal as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite playing with 10 men after Phil Foden's first-half red card, with the goal controversy involving Enzo Fernandez's position. The victory extended Enzo Maresca's perfect start to his City reign while United manager Michael Carrick disputed the officiating.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United's pre-season campaign ended with a 4-2 defeat to Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Wroclaw on Saturday. United led twice but conceded three goals from close range before Ruben Loftus-Cheek added a fourth.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Marcus Rashford has completed his season-long loan at Barcelona, where he scored 14 goals and provided 14 assists in 49 appearances, and is preparing to return to Manchester United with his future uncertain after Barcelona chose not to make the deal permanent.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Bruno Fernandes set a new outright Premier League record with 21 assists in a single season when he provided the ball for Patrick Dorgu's goal against Brighton on the final day of the campaign. The Portuguese midfielder also scored in the match and was named Premier League Player of the Season.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20. The 31-year-old scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure third place and Champions League qualification.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
England defender Harry Maguire said he was "shocked and gutted" to be left out of Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad for the tournament in North America. The 33-year-old Manchester United centre-back, who has 66 caps, had been included in the England squad in March but will not be travelling to the World Cup.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield after Ryan Gravenberch's early goal was cancelled by Enzo Fernandez's free-kick, missing a chance to secure Champions League qualification. Manchester United were held to a goalless draw at Sunderland on Saturday.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United defeated Brentford 2-1 on Monday to move within two points of securing Champions League qualification, with goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko. The win extended United's lead over sixth place to 11 points, with interim boss Michael Carrick's side needing just two points from their last four matches to ensure their return to Europe's elite competition.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United drew 2-2 at Bournemouth on Friday after twice blowing the lead, with Harry Maguire sent off late for a foul in the box. United remain third in the Premier League with a seven-point advantage over sixth-placed Chelsea.
21 March 2026 · The Namibian →
England manager Thomas Tuchel announced a 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, calling the matches the "last opportunity for players to compete for their ticket" to the World Cup in June. Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo return after recent good form, while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luke Shaw, and Ollie Watkins are notably absent.
21 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal moves closer to their first Premier League title in 22 years with a seven-point lead over Manchester City, while struggling Tottenham face Liverpool fighting relegation after winning just once in their last 11 league matches. Manchester United and Aston Villa clash for crucial Champions League qualification places as the weekend's fixtures could significantly reshape the season's outcome.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Benjamin Sesko scored the winning goal as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 to move into third place in the Premier League, while Tottenham lost 2-1 at Fulham and remain just four points above the relegation zone.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal travel to Tottenham for the north London derby seeking to halt a slump that has seen them drop points in their last two matches, while Manchester City prepares to pile pressure on the leaders with a win against Newcastle. Bukayo Saka has pledged Arsenal will eventually "get over the line" after successive draws left them five points clear but vulnerable to City's challenge.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Benjamin Sesko salvaged a 1-1 draw for Manchester United at West Ham, ending Michael Carrick's perfect start as manager. Tottenham's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle left them 16th in the table, with manager Thomas Frank facing fan backlash over poor home form.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
African footballers across Europe's major leagues scored crucial goals over the weekend. Burkina Faso's Dango Ouattara scored his second consecutive match-winning goal for Brentford in a 3-2 victory at Newcastle, while players from Cameroon, Senegal, Zambia, Guinea, Ghana, and Ivory Coast also found the back of the net for their clubs.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal defeated Sunderland 3-0 with Viktor Gyokeres scoring twice to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League. Manchester United defeated Tottenham 2-0, with Tottenham's Cristian Romero receiving a red card early in the match, leaving Tottenham in 14th place and intensifying calls for manager Thomas Frank's dismissal.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal hold a six-point lead in the Premier League and can extend it to nine points with victory over Sunderland on Saturday, while Manchester City travel to Liverpool on Sunday seeking to overcome a poor away record against their rivals. Behind the top two, Aston Villa's midfield injuries have allowed Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool to close in on Champions League qualification.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United inflicted Arsenal's first home defeat of the season with a 3-2 victory, while Aston Villa beat Newcastle 2-0 to close within four points of the Gunners in the Premier League title race.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal hunt a fifth consecutive home win against Manchester United this weekend as they aim to maintain their title lead over faltering rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa, who have failed to capitalize on the Gunners' recent 0-0 draws. Manchester City have not won in the Premier League since 2025 and suffered an embarrassing 3-1 Champions League defeat to Bodo/Glimt, while Tottenham manager Thomas Frank faces potential exit if they fail to beat relegation-zone Burnley.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Interim boss Darren Fletcher confirmed he will lead Manchester United in their FA Cup match against Brighton on Sunday, following a 2-2 draw with Burnley in his first match after Ruben Amorim's sacking. Fletcher expressed satisfaction with his team's attacking display despite the draw, noting they created 30 shots but failed to convert enough chances.
9 January 2026 · New Era →