Michael Carrick got off to a flying start as Manchester United coach with a 2-0 win against Manchester City in the Premier League.

Manchester United's derby win over Manchester City might have thrust Michael Carrick into the discussion over the club's next permanent manager.

Carrick set up United to play direct with long balls forward and huge switches of play causing havoc for City. It worked a treat as Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes and Patrick Dorgu were exceptional and City’s makeshift defense never looked comfortable as Pep Guardiola’s team played in to Carrick’s hands.

The January transfer window is past the halfway mark and Manchester City are set to announce their second major deal, with Marc Guehi's arrival from Crystal Palace a matter of when not if

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola did not use a controversial officiating decision in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Manchester United as an excuse for the result.City were at their bleakest in several

Michael Carrick's return to the Old Trafford dugout was a triumphant one as United outplayed City in the derby.