Michael Carrick praised the composure and attitude of his Manchester United squad after guiding the club to a dominant 2-0 victory over Manchester City in his first match as caretaker manager, following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim earlier this year .
Despite the short turnaround and the pressure surrounding his appointment, United delivered one of their most assured performances of the campaign, controlling the game with intensity, discipline and clarity in their approach. The result not only secured bragging rights over their city rivals but also offered a timely boost to morale after a turbulent period at Old Trafford.
Speaking to Manchester United media via the club's official X handle , Carrick admitted that despite the noise surrounding his appointment, the build-up to the game was surprisingly settled, with the players responding positively to his ideas.Carrick said.
