Michael Carrick has expressed hope that Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Liverpool will lift Sir Alex Ferguson, who was taken to hospital before the match. The 84-year-old former manager fell ill ahead of kick-off at Old Trafford and was admitted as a precaution.
Carrick, installed as interim manager after Ruben Amorim’s departure, has overseen victories over Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and now Liverpool. The result secures Champions League qualification for United, who have taken 32 points from 14 games under his leadership.
Kobbie Mainoo, who scored the winner, said he would “fight and die” for Carrick, while Matheus Cunha declared the interim boss deserves the permanent job. Carrick admitted the role feels “natural” and that he loves being in charge.
Jurgen Klopp’s successor Arne Slot faces questions after Liverpool’s defeat, with the Dutchman’s claim that next season will be better met with scepticism. Meanwhile, the Premier League clarified that Benjamin Sekso’s goal for Liverpool stood after a VAR review for handball.
