Manchester United fans have a warm feeling washing over them after Michael Carrick's arrival brought with it two stunningly eye-catching wins. Further down this page you'll find praise from the likes of Danny Murphy, Wayne Rooney and BBC Sport's Manchester United reporter Simon Stone. But Carrick's start - packed with chances, attacking endeavour and what some point out is 'Manchester United DNA' - is just a start. When Carrick left Middlesbrough in June, BBC Radio Tees' Boro commentator Mark Drury said his dismissal was far from "knee-jerk". Middlesbrough supporter Dana Malt also served BBC Sport a warning when Carrick took over at Old Trafford.

Source: BBC January 27, 2026 01:20 UTC