Manchester United’s caretaker manager Michael Carrick has secured a spot on the Premier League’s Manager of the Season shortlist, even though he has been at the helm for just 15 league matches since replacing Ruben Amorim in January.
During his brief tenure, Carrick guided United to ten wins and three draws, leaving the team just one point behind league leaders Manchester City should the season have started under his stewardship. The club has indicated it is ready to negotiate a permanent contract with the former midfielder, though his role remains officially temporary.
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The six‑man shortlist also features Brentford’s breakthrough coach Keith Andrews, Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta, Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola and Lille’s Régis Le Bris. Andrews, in particular, has been praised for transforming a relegation‑threatened Brentford side into a European‑qualifying outfit.
Other awards announced alongside the managerial shortlist include the Player of the Season, with Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal’s Gabriel, Declan Rice, David Raya, Antoine Semenyo, Erling Haaland, Morgan Gibbs‑White and Igor Thiago in contention. The Young Player of the Season list features Bournemouth’s Alex Scott and Eli Junior Kroupi, Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki, West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, Newcastle’s Lewis Hall, Brentford’s Michael Kayode and Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo.
Fans have voiced mixed reactions to Carrick’s nomination. Some argue that his inclusion is driven by United’s profile, while others feel managers like Keith Andrews or Andoni Iraola deserve greater recognition.
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