Michael Carrick says the chance to inflict damage on one of the men thought to be a contender to be Manchester United's next head coach will not be a motivating factor in Sunday's game against Crystal Palace. Interim Manchester United boss Carrick is now the favourite, thanks to five wins and a draw from his six games in charge. That is enough of a motivation for Carrick, who says there is no personal element to his preparations at all. "I have total respect for Crystal Palace and Oliver, in terms of the team that they are and the role they are doing. Palace were ahead of United in the table when the two sides met on 30 November.

Source: BBC February 28, 2026 22:48 UTC