Surpassing Pep Guardiola, Michael Carrick is the Premier League's 'top' manager

Manager Michael Carrick established a record after securing a win with Man Utd against Crystal Palace in the 28th round of the Premier League.

Michael Carrick continues to extend his "honeymoon" with Man Utd by masterfully orchestrating a comeback at home to secure three points against Crystal Palace in the 28th round of the Premier League.

Not only did he help the "Red Devils" climb to third place in the standings, but Michael Carrick also left a profound mark in the league's history. According to statistics from Opta, he boasts one of the most impressive starts in Premier League history after 9 matches as manager, an achievement even Pep Guardiola, who has conquered 6 league titles, has yet to reach.

Specifically, Carrick has earned 23 points for Man Utd over 9 Premier League matches, with 7 wins and 2 draws, combining both his spells in charge.

This achievement began in 2021, when Carrick was appointed as the "Red Devils"' interim manager to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The English strategist remained unbeaten in his first three matches, including a win and a draw in the Premier League against Arsenal and Chelsea respectively.

After more than four years, Carrick has shown he still "has the magic touch," having helped the Old Trafford side remain unbeaten in their last 7 matches (6 wins, 1 draw). During this period, Man Utd secured impressive victories against top English sides like Man City, Arsenal, and Tottenham. The team scored 14 goals and conceded seven, propelling them straight to third place and filling them with hope for a Champions League spot next season. This remarkable run also earned Carrick the Premier League Manager of the Month award for January.

If he continues to maintain this stable form in the coming period, it is Michael Carrick, and no one else, who will be the strongest candidate for the permanent manager position at Old Trafford, despite rumors linking the club with several top global tacticians.

Following the victory over Crystal Palace, Carrick and his squad will focus on their away trip to face Newcastle in a match scheduled for the 29th round of the Premier League. This match will kick off at 3:15 AM on March 5th.