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Carrick Keeping Feet on the Ground as Man Utd Visit Leaders Arsenal

Carrick warns Manchester United to stay grounded despite derby win as Arsenal leads Premier League by 15 points, emphasizing the challenge ahead.

  • On Jan 25, interim manager Michael Carrick urged Manchester United to balance renewed confidence with caution ahead of the Arsenal trip, calling the recent win a 'big uplift' and stressing keeping 'level-headed'.
  • After the Jan 17 win, Carrick's second spell began with an exhilarating 2-0 home victory over Pep Guardiola's Manchester City that lifted morale.
  • Despite leading, Arsenal sit top with a seven-point lead as United, in fifth place, have struggled for consistency this season.
  • Regarding Casemiro, the Brazilian midfielder announced he will leave at season's end, with Carrick saying the announcement 'was for clarity' and praising his recent strong performances.
  • Looking at the title race, Paul Scholes suggested fans will demand Carrick be made permanent if he maintains form, while Arsenal remain red-hot favourites for a 14th English title.
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Planet Football broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, January 23, 2026.
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