Published: 22:30, 6 February 2026 | Updated: 22:30, 6 February 2026

Michael Carrick says he feels at home as Manchester United’s head coach after a flying start, but understands that the club won’t make ‘kneejerk’ decisions over a full-time appointment.

Since being placed in charge until the end of the season, Carrick has beaten Manchester City, Arsenal, and Fulham to put United firmly in the top four in the Premier League table.

Another win over Tottenham at Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime will only add to a growing belief that Carrick could land the job on a permanent basis in the summer.

The 44-year-old acknowledged that he could be in the frame, but insisted it is too early for the club to make any judgements based on a handful of results.

‘I’m loving what I'm doing,’ said Carrick. ‘I'm here, and I feel at home here, but I fully understand the situation, so I'm not getting too carried away.

‘Nothing has changed. To be honest, it's not going to change what I do or how I feel about it. I think I'm fully aware...