Carrick's overwhelming victory

Carrick has no rivals in the race for the manager's job at Old Trafford.

Carrick is very close to becoming Manchester United's head coach after a series of impressive results since his return to Old Trafford. According to the English media, the Red Devils have almost considered Carrick their first choice for months, and the English manager simply needs to maintain consistency to complete his trial period.

The victory against Arsenal earlier this year was seen as a major turning point that helped Carrick score major points with the Manchester United management. After a chaotic period under Ruben Amorim, the Old Trafford club wanted to regain stability both professionally and in terms of media image. Carrick almost perfectly met these requirements.

Gone are the controversial statements; Carrick has emerged with a calm demeanor, effectively controlling the dressing room and delivering tangible results on the pitch. In 15 matches under his management, he has won 10 and lost only 2. Notably, MU defeated Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea, securing a place in the Champions League next season.

Manchester United's top brass believe they won't repeat the mistakes of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's era, when they rushed into offering long-term contracts after a brief period of success. Therefore, if Carrick is appointed, his contract is expected to be much more realistic and secure than the six-year deal David Moyes received after Sir Alex Ferguson's departure.

Manchester United are reportedly preparing to offer Carrick a long-term contract.

Despite rumors about Andoni Iraola and a few other candidates, MU has not actually opened serious negotiations with any big-name coach. Sources close to the club indicate that the management understands that the current market does not offer a more compelling candidate than Carrick.

The former England midfielder also made a strong impression at Carrington thanks to his unwavering dedication. Carrick typically left the training center at 6 pm each day and devoted almost all of his time to work. Even his familiar hobby of playing golf was put on hold since taking on the role.

From being an interim option, Carrick now has virtually no rivals in the race for the manager's job at Old Trafford. For the owners, the gamble of placing faith in the former Middlesbrough manager is yielding more positive results than expected.