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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jamie Jackson at Old Trafford

‘It feels natural’: Michael Carrick comfortable with United role after Liverpool win

Michael Carrick talks to Matheus Cunha at Old Trafford
Michael Carrick has guided Manchester United to Champions League qualification after replacing Ruben Amorim, when the team were in mid-table. Photograph: Phil Duncan/Every Second Media/Shutterstock

Michael Carrick stated that leading his team “feels pretty natural” after the interim manager guided Manchester United to a 3-2 win against Liverpool that sealed Champions League qualification.

Victory over Arne Slot’s visitors to Old Trafford took Carrick’s tally to 32 points from his 14 games in charge since replacing Ruben Amorim in January. This has made him the favourite to be offered the full-time position and the 44-year-old was reminded of his record with regard to him becoming the No 1.

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