The standings reveal that "Carrick" has led Manchester United to an astonishing feat after the latest Premier League round.
On 21 April 2026 GMT+7, the English Premier League table for the 2025-26 season was opened. Since Michael Carrick took over as interim manager of Manchester United on 13 January, following the dismissal of Rúben Amorim, the "Red Devils" have shown changes.
Michael Carrick has helped turn things around, making Manchester United strong contenders for a UEFA Champions League spot. Currently, the Premier League is guaranteed an extra UCL slot due to UEFA's coefficient, meaning five teams will qualify for the Champions League. The latest Premier League table is as follows.
1. Arsenal (33 matches) 70 points
2. Manchester City (32 matches) 67 points
3. Manchester United (33 matches) 58 points
4. Aston Villa (33 matches) 58 points
5. Liverpool (33 matches) 55 points
6. Chelsea (33 matches) 48 points
However, considering only the 12 Premier League matches since Michael Carrick took charge (including the latest 1-0 away win over Chelsea), Manchester United lead the table. The Premier League standings in this period are:
1. Manchester United (12 matches): 8 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses, 26 points
2. Manchester City (11 matches): 7 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss, 24 points
3. Bournemouth (12 matches): 5 wins, 7 draws, 0 losses, 22 points
4. Arsenal (12 matches): 6 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses, 21 points
5. Liverpool (12 matches): 6 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses, 20 points
This performance gives Michael Carrick a chance to earn a permanent managerial contract from Manchester United after this season. However, it remains to be seen if the "Red Devils" board will continue to trust him or opt to bring in a more experienced, high-profile manager.
