Manchester United(US:MANU) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-13 10:28Group 1 - Michael Carrick has been appointed as the interim manager of Manchester United until the end of the season [2] - The club dismissed Ruben Amorim on January 5 and began the search for a new manager, with Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the main candidates [2] - Carrick previously managed three matches with two wins and one draw after Solskjaer's departure, which has positively influenced his reputation among players [2] Group 2 - Manchester United currently sits in seventh place in the league, just three points away from the top four, with the goal of securing Champions League qualification for the season [3] - Negotiations are ongoing regarding the composition of Carrick's coaching staff, with Woodgate, who assisted Carrick at Middlesbrough, and Carrick's brother, Graham, as potential candidates [3] - Carrick's team is expected to be in place before the match against Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday [3]