From his competitive debut to his first spell as interim, the former midfielder has seen much at Old Trafford over the past two decades23 August 2006, Charlton 0-3 Manchester United The&nbsp;25‑year‑old new signing was eased into United’s midfield as a second-half substitute in the second game of the season, having picked up a small injury on the pre‑season tour. With Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes suspended, Sir Alex Ferguson started with John O’Shea and Darren Fletcher in central midfield, with the Scot (sporting a mullet) opening the scoring after Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo had hit the woodwork. Carrick was one of four future United managers in the side, alongside Fletcher, Giggs and Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who rounded off the win with a late goal after Louis Saha had doubled United’s lead. Solskjær’s goal was his first in the league in three injury-hit years, and the Norwegian, also a substitute, should have had another when Carrick squared a perfect pass to the striker, only for Charlton’s Scott Carson to make an outstanding save. With Carrick an instant success at United that season, the club roared to the title in May 2007, their first in four years. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/14/the-three-ages-of-michael-carrick-and-what-they-say-about-manchester-united">Continue reading...</a>

يمتد مسار مايكل كاريك في مانشستر يونايتد لأكثر من عقدين، بدءًا من ظهوره الأول في عام 2006، حيث ساهم في الفوز 3-0 على تشارلتون. تعكس تطوراته من لاعب إلى مدرب مؤقت تغييرات كبيرة داخل النادي، مما يظهر ارتباطه العميق بتاريخ النادي وثقافته.

El viaje de Michael Carrick en el Manchester United abarca más de dos décadas, comenzando con su debut en 2006, donde contribuyó a una victoria por 3-0 contra el Charlton. Su evolución de jugador a entrenador interino refleja cambios significativos dentro del club, mostrando su profunda conexión con su historia y cultura.

Le parcours de Michael Carrick à Manchester United s'étend sur plus de deux décennies, commençant par ses débuts en 2006, où il a contribué à une victoire 3-0 contre Charlton. Son évolution de joueur à entraîneur intérimaire reflète les changements significatifs au sein du club, mettant en lumière sa connexion profonde avec son histoire et sa culture.

Michael Carrick's journey at Manchester United spans over two decades, beginning with his debut in 2006, where he contributed to a 3-0 victory against Charlton. His evolution from player to interim manager reflects significant changes within the club, showcasing his deep connection to its history and culture.

The three ages of Michael Carrick … and what they say about Manchester United

<a href="https://x.com/FayeCarruthers">Faye Carruthers</a> is joined by <a href="https://x.com/SuzyWrack">Suzy Wrack</a>, <a href="https://x.com/GirlsontheBall">Sophie Downey</a> and <a href="https://x.com/CardyFreddie">Freddie Cardy</a> to discuss the WSL’s return from the winter breakOn today’s pod: the WSL returns from the winter break with a muted start at the Emirates as <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/10/arsenal-manchester-united-wsl-match-report">Arsenal and Manchester United play out a goalless draw</a> that all but ends both sides’ title ambitions. The panel assesses familiar attacking issues for Arsenal, United’s defensive resolve with 10 players and what <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/09/renee-slegers-arsenal-signs-new-contract-2029">Renée Slegers’s new contract</a> means for the months ahead.Elsewhere, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/11/chelsea-west-ham-wsl-match-report">Chelsea restart in ruthless fashion with a five-goal win over West Ham</a> in the first match under new head coach Rita Guarino, while Manchester City make it 11 straight league victories to maintain a six-point lead at the top. The panel also looks at Kerolin’s impact, City’s relentless chance creation, and they ask whether Chelsea can yet reel them in? <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/audio/2026/jan/13/wsl-title-race-narrows-while-chelsea-and-city-resume-winning-ways-womens-football-weekly">Continue reading...</a>

استأنفت دوري السوبر النسائي (WSL) نشاطها بعد فترة التوقف الشتوي، حيث انتهت مباراة أرسنال ومانشستر يونايتد بالتعادل السلبي، مما يقضي فعليًا على آمال الفريقين في الفوز باللقب. من ناحية أخرى، عاد تشيلسي ومانشستر سيتي إلى طريق الانتصارات، حيث هزم تشيلسي وست هام واستمر سيتي في أدائه القوي في الدوري. يناقش الفريق المشكلات الهجومية المستمرة لأرسنال وصلابة دفاع يونايتد رغم تقليص عدد اللاعبين إلى عشرة.

La Women's Super League (WSL) reanudó su actividad tras el receso invernal, con un empate sin goles entre Arsenal y Manchester United, lo que prácticamente acaba con las aspiraciones de título de ambos equipos. Chelsea y Manchester City, en cambio, regresaron a la senda de la victoria, con Chelsea derrotando a West Ham y City continuando su sólida actuación en la liga. El panel analiza los problemas ofensivos persistentes de Arsenal y la resistencia defensiva de United a pesar de jugar con diez jugadores.

La Women's Super League (WSL) a repris après la trêve hivernale avec un match nul sans but entre Arsenal et Manchester United, ce qui réduit considérablement les espoirs de titre des deux équipes. Chelsea et Manchester City, en revanche, ont retrouvé le chemin de la victoire, Chelsea battant West Ham et City poursuivant sa solide performance en championnat. Le panel discute des difficultés d'attaque persistantes d'Arsenal et de la résilience défensive de United malgré une réduction à dix joueurs.

The Women's Super League (WSL) resumed after the winter break with Arsenal and Manchester United playing to a goalless draw, effectively diminishing both teams' title hopes. Chelsea and Manchester City, however, returned to winning form, with Chelsea defeating West Ham and City continuing their strong performance in the league. The panel discusses Arsenal's ongoing attacking struggles and United's defensive resilience despite being reduced to ten players.

WSL title race narrows while Chelsea and City resume winning ways – Women’s Football Weekly

Today’s rumours are misty-eyedThe fun has only just begun at Old Trafford where <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/12/manchester-united-to-confirm-michael-carrick-as-interim-manager">Michael Carrick will become the head coach</a> until the end of the season. As someone who knows a thing or two about central midfielders, Carrick will immediately realise Manchester United are desperately in need of one. Al-Hilal’s Rúben Neves is on the radar, as is Atlético Madrid’s Marcos Llorente. The 30-year-old is valued at £30m, leaving Jason Wilcox and chums plenty to ponder.There are, supposedly, admirers of Sassuolo’s Tarik Muharemovic at United but if they really want to acquire the centre-back’s services they will need to overcome competing interest from Tottenham and Newcastle. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/13/football-transfer-rumours-manchester-united-to-bid-30m-for-marcos-llorente">Continue reading...</a>

يستعد مانشستر يونايتد لتقديم عرض بقيمة 30 مليون جنيه إسترليني للاعب وسط أتلتيكو مدريد ماركوس لورينتي، في إطار سعيه لتعزيز صفوفه تحت قيادة المدرب المؤقت الجديد مايكل كاريك. كما ينظر النادي في خيارات أخرى في وسط الملعب، بما في ذلك رويبين نيفيس من الهلال وتاريك محرمović من ساسولو، في ظل الحاجة الملحة لتعزيز هذه المنطقة.

El Manchester United está preparando una oferta de 30 millones de libras por el centrocampista Marcos Llorente del Atlético de Madrid, mientras busca fortalecer su plantilla bajo la dirección del nuevo entrenador interino Michael Carrick. El club también está considerando otras opciones en el centro del campo, incluyendo a Rúben Neves de Al-Hilal y Tarik Muharemovic de Sassuolo, ante la necesidad urgente de refuerzos en esa posición.

Manchester United envisage de soumettre une offre de 30 millions de livres pour le milieu de terrain de l'Atlético Madrid, Marcos Llorente, alors qu'ils cherchent à renforcer leur équipe sous la direction du nouvel entraîneur intérimaire Michael Carrick. Le club envisage également d'autres options au milieu de terrain, notamment Rúben Neves d'Al-Hilal et Tarik Muharemovic de Sassuolo, face à un besoin pressant de renforts au centre du terrain.

Manchester United is reportedly preparing a £30 million bid for Atlético Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente as they seek to strengthen their squad under new interim manager Michael Carrick. The club is also considering other midfield options, including Al-Hilal's Rúben Neves and Sassuolo's Tarik Muharemovic, amid a pressing need for reinforcements in the center of the pitch.

The three ages of Michael Carrick … and what they say about Manchester United

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