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The difference to Ruben Amorim’s ill-fated reign at Old Trafford

How quickly things can change in less than a year!

Under Ruben Amorim’s stewardship, this United side was averaging 1.48 points per game (across all competitions).

But fast forward to Michael Carrick’s appointment as interim boss back in January, and the subsequent surge up the Premier League table, and the Red Devils are now averaging 2.2 points per game.

* Ruben Amorim and Michael Carrick’s managerial tenures at Manchester United compared across all competitions (Transfermarkt)

Has it been a perfect spell at the helm? No. But bear in mind that the 44-year-old has only had Amorim’s squad to work with.

No new signings, no pre-season to establish new principles. Just the immediate expectation and overbearing pressure that comes with the Manchester United job.

Let’s be absolutely clear on this: Carrick has excelledin less-than-ideal conditions, albeit with some serious talent at his disposal. But, critically, utilised correctly.

Don’t get us wrong, United could do with addressing certain key areas in the upcoming summer transfer window.

But whatever happens in the window, we’ve already made the most important signing of the summer – and that’s been appointing the right man for the best job in world football.

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