Someone is superior: comparing Carrick vs. Klopp's performance if managing the same number of games ahead of Manchester United facing Liverpool.
On 2 May 2026, the performances of two managers in the English Premier League's Red Derby between Manchester United and Liverpool were compared ahead of their face-off on Sunday, 3 May at 21:30.
This match marks Michael Carrick's first Red Derby as Manchester United's interim manager, having taken charge in his first game on 17 January, leading the home side to a 2-0 win over Manchester City. To date, he has managed 13 Premier League games.
Comparing his record with Jürgen Klopp's 13 Premier League matches managing Liverpool, Michael Carrick has performed better in several areas: more wins, fewer losses, fewer goals conceded, more points earned, a higher win percentage, and a superior current league position.
Meanwhile, Klopp trails in almost every aspect except for goals scored, with Liverpool netting 25 goals in the same 13-match period that Carrick has managed Manchester United, as detailed below.
Wins 9, draws 2, losses 2.
Scored 24 goals, conceded 14 goals.
Accumulated 29 points.
Win rate 69.23%.
Current league position: 3rd.
Wins 7, draws 2, losses 4.
Scored 25 goals, conceded 16 goals.
Accumulated 23 points.
Win rate 53.85%.
Current league position: 4th.
3. Manchester United 61 points (17 wins, 10 draws, 7 losses, 60 goals scored, 46 conceded, +14 goal difference).
4. Liverpool 58 points (17 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses, 57 goals scored, 44 conceded, +13 goal difference).
