"Carrick" leads Man United to achieve one thing unmatched by any other team after defeating Liverpool in the Premier League's Red Derby.
On 4 May 2026, the Premier League table for the 2025-26 season was updated. Since Michael Carrick took over as interim manager of Manchester United on 13 January, succeeding Ruben Amorim who was dismissed,
Michael Carrick has turned things around for Man United, helping them secure a UEFA Champions League spot after a thrilling 3-2 home victory over Liverpool, ensuring the "Red Devils" a guaranteed top 5 finish.
1. Arsenal (35 matches) 76 points
2. Manchester City (33 matches) 70 points
3. Manchester United (35 matches) 64 points
4. Liverpool (35 matches) 58 points (goal difference +12)
5. Aston Villa (35 matches) 58 points (+4)
6. Bournemouth (35 matches) 52 points
However, considering only the 14 Premier League matches since Michael Carrick took charge (including the recent 3-2 win over Liverpool), Man United actually top the table as follows:
1. Man United (14 matches) 10 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses, 32 points
2. Arsenal (14 matches) 8 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses, 27 points
3. Man City (12 matches) 8 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss, 27 points
4. Bournemouth (14 matches) 6 wins, 8 draws, 0 losses, 26 points
5. Liverpool (12 matches) 7 wins, 2 draws, 5 losses, 23 points
This performance gives Michael Carrick a chance to earn a permanent managerial contract at Man United after this season. However, it remains to be seen whether the "Red Devils" board will entrust him to continue or seek a more experienced, skilled manager to replace him.
