“I’m not here for a fairytale. I’m here to work, to give my best, to use my experience and help the players.” If Michael Carrick sounds pragmatic about his first permanent job in management, it is ...

Something of an obsessive with tidiness, the interim coach has beaten all the club’s closest rivals in his short time in charge ...

It is impossible until it is done, and it is now very nearly done – barring absolute disaster Manchester United will be playing Champions League football next season. When Michael Carrick was ...

Carrick-ball announced itself in spectacular fashion as Manchester United produced a fearless, intelligent performance to defeat Arsenal 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium and throw the Premier League title ...