It's looking increasingly unlikely that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick will be asked to work together in an interim role at Manchester United for the rest of the season, Sky Sports News has learned.

Both former players remain at the forefront of United's plans, but it could now be a straight choice between the two, with one man asked to take charge of the first team for the final 17 Premier League matches of the campaign, and any more FA Cup games.

On assessment, it seems that United's bosses consider both Solskjaer and Carrick as a natural 'No 1'.

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The club are remaining patient about the process, with any appointment now seeming unlikely before Sunday's FA Cup tie against Brighton.

Both Carrick and Solskjaer have had personal commitments this week which have delayed progress, but it's thought United's bosses are in no rush to make a final decision, and want further talks in the coming days.

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