Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick has been officially nominated for the Premier League’s January 2026 Manager of the Month award after an electrifying start in charge at Old Trafford.
Carrick has only overseen a small handful of league matches this month, but he made every second count — lifting United’s performances and results in dramatic fashion.
🏆 Why Carrick Is on the Shortlist
Despite taking over mid‑month following Ruben Amorim’s departure, Carrick’s United secured impressive wins that immediately grabbed headlines:
- ⚽ 2–0 win vs Manchester City in the Manchester derby
- ⚽ 3–2 thriller at Arsenal — handing the Gunners their first home league defeat of the season
Those two victories alone earned Carrick his spot on the Manager of the Month shortlist alongside Sean Dyche (Nottingham Forest), Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth), and Liam Rosenior (Chelsea).
📊 What Fans Are Saying
Supporters are buzzing — some think Carrick deserves the award just for beating the top two sides in England, while others jokingly fear the “curse” that sometimes follows winners of this prize.
🎯 What Happens Next
Fans can vote in the official Premier League poll — the winner will be announced after voting closes on 9 February 2026, with the award itself revealed around 13 February.
💥 Carrick’s United on Fire
Carrick’s impact hasn’t stopped with January’s results. United are riding a wave of momentum, including a dramatic 3–2 win over Fulham in early February — pushing them up the Premier League table and sparking debate about whether he should be considered for the permanent job next season.
