Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick are both in the frame to take over at Man UtdRuud van Nistelrooy has been ruled out as a potential interim manager for Manchester United until the end of the season, leaving Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick as the prime candidates. Carrick is under serious consideration, having previously served as an interim boss and demonstrated his managerial capabilities at Middlesbrough. Solskjaer took the reins in December 2018 following Jose Mourinho's dismissal, winning his first eight matches across all competitions. Speaking ahead of the encounter, he revealed: "I've had a conversation [about the future] and the focus was on this game. I've got a game to prepare for, a training session to organise, and I've been speaking to the players.

Source: Express January 07, 2026 15:44 UTC