Michael Carrick has brought stability to Manchester United's dressing room, compiling 12 wins and three draws across 17 games last season. His interim results were strong enough that the club had little choice but to hand him the permanent role. However, maintaining those standards under full seasonal pressure presents a different challenge entirely.
Carrick's previous achievements came without the typical demands of a complete campaign. United were already eliminated from cup competitions and absent from European football, allowing him to focus narrowly on league performances. The upcoming season will test whether his methods translate when fixture congestion increases significantly and expectations mount accordingly.
