Michael Carrick has said that managing Manchester United feels natural to him and that he loves being in charge of the club. The interim manager has guided United to Champions League qualification with a 3-2 win over Liverpool, taking 32 points from 14 games since he took over.
Carrick admitted that the team has exceeded his initial expectations. 'When we came in, I think Champions League, to be honest, was a little bit in the distance. We wanted to try and get back into Europe, so to be where we are with three games to spare is a good achievement,' he said.
Kobbie Mainoo, who scored the winner against Liverpool, has backed Carrick for the permanent role. 'He's played a huge part in it, all the confidence he gives all the players. You want to follow him and fight for him and die for him on the pitch,' Mainoo said.
United will make a decision on Carrick's long-term future in the summer. The club has beaten top sides including Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool under his leadership.
