Carrick got a huge win in his first game in charge (Picture: Getty)Michael Carrick admitted he took a ‘calculated gamble’ with Harry Maguire’s fitness in Manchester United’s derby victory over Manchester City. Erling Haaland did not manage a shot on target all game before being subbed off after 80 minutes. Maguire completed the full 90 minutes with Carrick admitting post-match it was a risky decision, one he was delighted to see pay off. ‘Licha [Martinez] and Harry they were a block really and they gave us a foundation,’ Carrick said post-match. I’ve known him a long time and I thought he was fantastic the way he played the position (no10 role).

Source: Metro January 17, 2026 21:00 UTC