Michael Carrick says he feels "pretty natural" in his role as Manchester United head coach, having secured Champions League football for next season.
United's 3-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday moved them onto 64 points for the season and also means they will definitely finish in the top five, returning to UEFA's premier competition.
Kobbie Mainoo, fresh off signing a new five-year contract at Old Trafford, snatched all three points to take United 12 points clear of sixth-place Bournemouth with three games to play.
It has been a stunning turnaround under Carrick, who replaced Ruben Amorim in January, with no team accruing more points in the Premier League than United since he took over (32).
"I love doing what I'm doing, and it's a great position for me to be in," said Carrick.
"It feels pretty natural if I'm totally honest. I'm not being blase because it's a difficult role, but it feels that I've been here a long time.
"I kind of understand what it brings, and to be sat in this position is a good position."
Under Carrick (including in 2021), United have won eight of their nine Premier League home games (L1).
He is only the sixth manager – and first English manager – to win at least eight of his first nine home games in the competition, and first since Antonio Conte in 2016-17 (also 8/9).
Carrick is reportedly the frontrunner to get the permanent job at the end of the season, having only signed a short-term contract when returning to Old Trafford.
"When we came in, I think Champions League, to be honest, was a little bit in the distance," he added.
"To be where we are with three games to go, there's a lot of satisfaction that comes with that, but that can't be everything."
RapagGHUpcoming
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too much noise leads to failure
pezblprsu
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give him job
pecadeptu
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You brought joy to us, God be with u
poediklmru
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I support man u to give carrick the job full time but he shouldn't make the mistake of stopping the board from sell rashford bcus he will spoil the team dynamics
Gadpo, gravenberch, I swear. Rashford and sancho
tocacilnpu
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great job sir 👏 👍 🙏
Widbiltz
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Michael Carrick has made me to love and respect MU more.
dave2080
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I support man u to give carrick the job full time but he shouldn't make the mistake of stopping the board from sell rashford bcus he will spoil the team dynamics
pesdklnoy
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Give this a contract 20 years yes know this club very well
Yakeilmtuy
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we owe you a big thank you Mr Michael Carrick. honestly you make us one of happiest fans in the world. where have you been???
feuabcelmy
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This clearly shows Amorin is a very useless manager.Nevertheless he made so much money even when manu lost so many games under him.
tenaemnpz
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this Carrick naa GRACE Beat Liverpool Chelsea Tottenham Arsenal Man City
Emchi
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You're very much good Mr Michael Carrot Carrick.
donreal1990
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stop these ads for the sake of carrick
peuiorstuz
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of course Mr Carrick, you got pay handsomely
wetbclsu
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Technically you have done all you could to bring back united to it's position I don't what this Man UTD hierarchy are ever vying for otherwise no manager can spin the team like this.