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Michael Carrick It was gentle until the end. His expression was clear and he immediately responded with a handshake. Looking at him, it’s not obvious Manchester United The most notable derby victory ever achieved. The soundtrack was different however, with the chorus of Carrick’s name coming from the Stretford Stand. If Carrick had been calm, a glance at the others would have given a different result.
as Manchester Cityoverwhelming, beyond, heading into the tunnel, United could do a lap of honor rather than the apology they have become accustomed to. It was an amazing start for Carrick. For United’s power brokers, who have made many mistakes over the past two years, it is an early sign that their latest coaching choice is the right one. Carrick’s decisions, whether it was the starting eleven, substitutions or tactics, were excellent.
His last game in charge was Middlesbrough’s 2-0 loss to Coventry City in May. It can be said that it is very different. But it was a far cry from the final game at Old Trafford, a tame FA Cup defeat to Brighton, Ruben AmorimIn the last game, they were tied by Wolves. Carrick’s words proved prophetic. “I said yesterday this is a magical place and that’s true today,” he said. It certainly feels that way in noisy situations.
For Sir Jim Ratcliffe watching, there was evidence that the mild-mannered Carrick could inspire him. Old Trafford was aroused and the team was full of fighting spirit; perhaps a little too much as both full-backs were booked within the first 17 minutes and Diogo Dalot may have been lucky to escape a booking as his studs caught Jeremy Doku’s knee. The conclusion is that the contact was a glance and not excessive. Guardiola Didn’t share it. “It’s definitely a red card,” he said. “This season, 50-50 decisions are all against us,” lamented Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva, Dalot’s Portuguese teammate.
Beyond that, United’s attack against City was largely legal. City couldn’t cope with their bluntness. “They have an energy that we don’t have,” Guardiola said. “The better team wins.”
It’s Manchester United, but different. Perhaps predictably, Carrick played in a back four, but it gave them attacking width that was often lacking under Amorim’s men. They look more recognizable, more powerful, and more threatening. When Amorim gets results against top teams, it’s often with a defensive blueprint in mind. Carrick’s United hit the woodwork twice, had three goals disallowed and were frustrated by a string of excellent saves. Even if you fail, there are reasons for anointing Gianluigi Donnarumma Man of the match. Manchester City have an important goalscorer. Manchester United still won this important game.
Whether it is the starting 11 or substitutions, Carrick has shown a stable touch. The first goal showed why Benjamin Sesko was left on the bench Brian MbemoThe speed provided cuts instead. Carrick omitted two of the three attacking players; in fact, as the manager made changes, Cesko was overlooked for the second time, with Matheus Cunha coming on to assist the second goal.
But Carrick’s priority was speed. He has the fastest wingers in Amad Diallo and Patrick Dolgu. United’s counterattack blueprint may have had hints of assists from two managers, Michael Carrick, in Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but the goal threat came almost exclusively from the home side. “We want to play to our strengths,” Carrick said. “The two wide lads Amad and Dolgu were outstanding in both areas.”
Cunha rewarded Dolgu for his tireless efforts: when the Brazilian crossed, he beat Rico Lewis and fired the ball into the goal. When the opening game comes Bruno Fernandez Mbeumo was released and his shot went beyond the angle of Donnarumma. Choosing Fernandez as the No. 10 to unleash his creativity in the final third also ruined one of Amorim’s flagship moves. “He has so much quality and he makes a difference,” Carrick said. “He was fantastic today.”
Carrick’s other call was to start Harry Maguire, who has only trained two or three days in eight weeks. “It was a calculated gamble,” Carrick said. The evidence was almost immediately evident when the defender headed Fernandez’s corner kick onto the crossbar. The game ended with United hitting the woodwork, with Amad hitting the post after a solo effort in the 89th minute.
Mason Mount then had his third goal of the game disallowed. When Amad and Fernandez’s shots were called off, it was a sign that both sides were trying to break City’s offside trap and get the ball past the defence. This is further evidence of Carrick’s clarity of thought.
They showed a ruthless attitude. Donnarumma made two brilliant saves, first to deny Amade and then Casemiro. Minutes later, he brilliantly blocked Mbemo’s shot. The Cameroonian, returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, showed predatory traits and Abdukodir Kusanov may have made a goal-saving intervention to prevent him from picking up Fernandez’s pass.
Only another young centre-back, Max Alleyne, came close to scoring for City. Dalot’s header headed the ball over the goal line, but it was City’s only goal. The crowd erupted in cheers when Erling Haaland was replaced by the divine Mukasa with 10 minutes remaining. It was a symbolic substitution, with Manchester City’s usual derby king leaving. It left the stage to Michael Carrick, a United season ticket holder who later became manager.