Big Six Kings: How Man United conquered their fiercest rivals in stunning resurgence

Big Six Kings: How Man United conquered their fiercest rivals in stunning resurgence

Manchester United are set to finish the 2025/26 season with the best “Big Six” record in a stunning resurgence led by Michael Carrick.

Bringing in the former United midfielder as interim manager has proven to be a shrewd move, with the club hierarchy now seriously considering retaining his services in a more permanent role.

Carrick has done more than enough to prove he deserves a chance to continue his work at United.

Even if he doesn’t get the job this summer, the Englishman can hold his head high knowing he has laid a solid foundation that United can build upon on their return to the pinnacle of English football.

The recent 3-2 victory over Liverpool was a culmination of Carrick’s job well done.

It sealed United’s place at the top of the “Big Six” ranking and a return to the Champions League following a two-year hiatus.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about their historical rivals, who find themselves on the wrong end of a league double against United for the first time in a decade.

While they’re still on course to secure Champions League football, Liverpool have the worst record in “Big Six” outings this season – a stark contrast to the form that sparked their title triumph last term.

Manchester City are the closest challengers to United this season.