Manchester United’s interim manager, Michael Carrick, achieved a notable Premier League milestone following his team’s thrilling 3-2 win against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday evening. The victory, secured by goals from Matheus Cunha, Kobbie Mainoo, and Benjamin Sesko, propelled Carrick into an exclusive club of managers who have excelled in their early home matches.
Data from OptaJoe reveals that Carrick is now the sixth manager overall and the first English manager to secure eight or more wins in his first nine home games in the Premier League. This feat matches the achievement of Antonio Conte during the 2016-17 season, who also recorded eight victories in his opening nine home fixtures.
Carrick assumed the temporary managerial role until the end of the season following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim earlier this year. The record underlines the positive impact he has had on the team since taking charge, with the Red Devils showing resilience and attacking flair against a strong Liverpool side.