Manager Roy Keane said Manchester United had a “dashing player” back after their 3-2 win over Arsenal, but disagreed that Michael Carrick was the right man for the job at Old Trafford.
Matheus Cunha scored United’s dramatic winning goal against the Premier League leaders at the Emirates Stadium as Carrick began their reign with two wins from two.
Carrick has overseen victories over Manchester City and Arsenal since his appointment as head coach until the end of the season, but he does not agree that Keane should be a long-term candidate.
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“It was two great performances, but anyone can win two games,” Keane told Sky Sports after his side’s dramatic 3-2 win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
“Even if United were to win every game until the end of the season, I still wouldn’t give him the job. I’m still not convinced he’s the right man for the job. Absolutely not.”
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Matheus Cunha scores the winner for Manchester United with his stunning goal against Arsenal
“They need a bigger and better manager. Given the size of the club and the challenges they face in the coming years, they need a manager who feels they can win league titles.”
“Do we sit here and believe that Michael Carrick can bring United a league win? That’s not good enough for me. I don’t believe he’s the man to bring United a league win.”
Keane said of their performance against Arsenal: “There was a bit of swagger and poise in their play, given where they are now and where they’ve been.
“Two great strikes and players off the bench had a big impact. You can see the United fans in the corner, it feels a bit like the old days.
“Carrick did really well. Two great performances. They showed real quality.”
Neville: Carrick should be handed over to Tuchel or Ancelotti
Gary Neville also believes Carrick is not a long-term solution for Man United and believes they should target a more experienced manager like Thomas Tuchel or Carlo Ancelotti.
“Manchester United have made many emotional moves over the last 12 years. To be honest, I have never been happier over the last two weeks. It feels like what I’m watching is more familiar and I’m watching the team play properly again,” he told Sky Sports.
“They played properly with intensity. I think it’s right for Carrick to continue his job until the end of the season and then hand the baton to Tuchel or Ancelotti, those world-class players.”
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Patrick Dorg also scored a sensational goal to give Manchester United a 2-1 lead.
Carrick: It’s just the beginning.
Despite a strong start to his reign since being appointed as Ruben Amorim’s replacement, Carrick hasn’t hit the ground running, albeit until the end of the season.
“It’s only been 10 days so it was never going to be perfect,” he told Sky Sports after his second win as head coach.
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Manager Michael Carrick said he was extremely proud of his players after they had to dig deep to secure a dramatic 3-2 win over league leaders Arsenal at the Emirates.
“We couldn’t come here and expect to suddenly dominate the whole game and the ball. It’s really just the beginning. It’s a great starting point, but we need to have more depth above us and we’ll do that in the coming weeks.”
“I give a lot of credit to the staff and players for how much they have invested and how much they have paid.
“You can try to help them and say certain things, but they have to live it and you’ve seen that with players coming off the bench and making a difference.
“There’s a real sense of togetherness. It’s great when everyone can come together and be a part of it and celebrate with the fans at the end. It’s important and it’s an important moment.”
