If Manchester United qualify for the Champions League, it will be very hard for the club's bosses to look beyond Michael Carrick for the role of head coach beyond the summer. United have an 85.57 per cent chance of making Champions League football this season, according to the latest Opta predictions. Carrick's record of 23 points from 30 available - and just one defeat in 10 matches - has his team top of the Premier League form table, and led to calls for him to be appointed head coach now. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Bournemouth’s match against Manchester United in the Premier League. He did, however, achieve consecutive top-three finishes in the Premier League in the following two seasons and also took Manchester United to a Europa League final.

Source: Sky sports March 23, 2026 15:53 UTC