Old Trafford buzzed like it hasn’t in years as Manchester United secured a 2-0 victory over Tottenham, marking their fourth consecutive win under interim manager Michael Carrick. Club captain Bruno Fernandes used the post-match spotlight to deliver a bold message to the INEOS board: make Carrick permanent—or he walks.
Fernandes, who scored the match-clinching goal in the 81st minute, praised Carrick for restoring joy and tactical clarity to United. “It’s been ages since I’ve enjoyed football like this,” he said. “Michael has given us freedom on the pitch, proper organization, and a winning mentality. I believe he can take us back to the Champions League. Carrick stays or I go. No more experiments.”
Carrick’s impact is undeniable. Despite missing Mason Mount, United’s midfield duo of Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo dominated proceedings, while Bryan Mbeumo’s 10th goal of the season sealed another clinical performance. United now sit firmly in fourth place, enjoying their first four-game winning streak in two years, with a 100% Premier League record under Carrick.
The INEOS board faces a dilemma: stick to plans for a high-profile summer appointment or back the man who has revived United’s style, results, and spirit—just as Fernandes has demanded.
