Michael Carrick, appointed Manchester United head coach on January 13, 2026, has overseen a strong start to his tenure. He secured four consecutive Premier League victories, including a 2-0 win against Manchester City and a 3-2 triumph over Arsenal, before dropping points.
United's winning run ended with a 1-1 draw against West Ham United at the London Stadium on Tuesday, February 10. Tomas Soucek put West Ham ahead in the 50th minute. However, Benjamin Sesko salvaged a point for United with a dramatic 96th-minute equaliser, preserving Carrick's unbeaten record.
Carrick expressed satisfaction with his side's resilience, noting they were not at their sharpest but showed character to fight back. His tactical approach, featuring fast transitions and a compact defensive structure, has drawn comparisons to Sir Alex Ferguson's successful blueprint at the club, with some analysts highlighting a "psychological lineage" in his management.
