Carrick leaves Man United after spell as caretaker manager

Michael Carrick has left his role as Manchester United first-team coach following a spell as caretaker manager.

The former midfielder announced the decision Thursday after guiding the Red Devils to a 3-2 win over Arsenal in a premier league fixture played at  Old Trafford.

Carrick joined the first-team coaching staff after his retirement in 2018 and worked under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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He took charge of the club following the sacking of head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and led the club to three games in which he supervised Man United’s 2-0 win away to Villarreal in the Champions League, drew 1-1 with league leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge before beating Arsenal 3-2 on Thursday night in the Premier League.

He will be replaced by German manager Ralf Rangknick who joins as the interim manager, the club has announced.

As a player Carrick made 464 appearances for the Red Devils, winning five Premier League titles and a Champions League.

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