MICHAEL CARRICK LEAVES MANCHESTER UNITED AS CARETAKER MANAGER

Michael Carrick says he is leaving Manchester United after the end of his spell as caretaker manager. Carrick, in charge for three matches, announced his decision after United’s 3-2 win over Arsenal on Thursday night.

Carrick, a five-time Premier League winner during 12 years as a player at United, took over as caretaker boss after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked on 21 November. He took charge of the 2-0 Champions League away win to Villarreal on 23 November before dropping Cristiano Ronaldo to the substitutes bench for the 1-1 draw at Chelsea last Sunday.

Meanwhile, Ralf Rangnick has been appointed as Manchester United interim manager until the end of the season.