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Coventry City chairman shrugs off reports linking Lampard with Chelsea return

“We’ve had some good results and we’re in decent shape. I think there’s a lot (of the season) to go, we still want to keep improving, there’s layers that we want to get to, really. I’ll see, you know.

“I keep saying the same things every week. There’s only so much I can say in terms of that, but I’ve said it many times.

“Again, I enjoy being here, I love being here. It’s a real privilege to be in the position I am but thriving with the responsibility that we’ve got.”

The former England international, 44, said he was unsure when he would get clarity over his future.

“Genuinely it’s not something in terms of deadlines that I’m really chasing. I think it’ll become clear when it’s going to become clear.”

Published on Apr 23, 2026

#clarity #Carricks #future #Manchester #Unite"> No clarity yet on Carrick’s future at Manchester Unite Michael Carrick said he loves managing Manchester United but is not “chasing” an answer on his future as the club closes in on a Champions League spot.United’s former midfielder was appointed as head coach until the end of the season following Ruben Amorim’s acrimonious exit in January.Carrick has masterminded wins against Manchester City and Arsenal during an impressive spell that has lifted United to third in the Premier League.But he still has no clarity on his future.“I’ve said it many times, I enjoy being here, I enjoy the role I’m in,” Carrick said on Thursday, ahead of Monday’s home match against Brentford.ALSO READ | Coventry City chairman shrugs off reports linking Lampard with Chelsea return“We’ve had some good results and we’re in decent shape. I think there’s a lot (of the season) to go, we still want to keep improving, there’s layers that we want to get to, really. I’ll see, you know.“I keep saying the same things every week. There’s only so much I can say in terms of that, but I’ve said it many times.“Again, I enjoy being here, I love being here. It’s a real privilege to be in the position I am but thriving with the responsibility that we’ve got.”The former England international, 44, said he was unsure when he would get clarity over his future.“Genuinely it’s not something in terms of deadlines that I’m really chasing. I think it’ll become clear when it’s going to become clear.”Published on Apr 23, 2026 #clarity #Carricks #future #Manchester #Unite
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Coventry City chairman shrugs off reports linking Lampard with Chelsea return

“We’ve had some good results and we’re in decent shape. I think there’s a lot (of the season) to go, we still want to keep improving, there’s layers that we want to get to, really. I’ll see, you know.

“I keep saying the same things every week. There’s only so much I can say in terms of that, but I’ve said it many times.

“Again, I enjoy being here, I love being here. It’s a real privilege to be in the position I am but thriving with the responsibility that we’ve got.”

The former England international, 44, said he was unsure when he would get clarity over his future.

“Genuinely it’s not something in terms of deadlines that I’m really chasing. I think it’ll become clear when it’s going to become clear.”

Published on Apr 23, 2026

#clarity #Carricks #future #Manchester #Unite">No clarity yet on Carrick’s future at Manchester Unite

Michael Carrick said he loves managing Manchester United but is not “chasing” an answer on his future as the club closes in on a Champions League spot.

United’s former midfielder was appointed as head coach until the end of the season following Ruben Amorim’s acrimonious exit in January.

Carrick has masterminded wins against Manchester City and Arsenal during an impressive spell that has lifted United to third in the Premier League.

But he still has no clarity on his future.

“I’ve said it many times, I enjoy being here, I enjoy the role I’m in,” Carrick said on Thursday, ahead of Monday’s home match against Brentford.

ALSO READ | Coventry City chairman shrugs off reports linking Lampard with Chelsea return

“We’ve had some good results and we’re in decent shape. I think there’s a lot (of the season) to go, we still want to keep improving, there’s layers that we want to get to, really. I’ll see, you know.

“I keep saying the same things every week. There’s only so much I can say in terms of that, but I’ve said it many times.

“Again, I enjoy being here, I love being here. It’s a real privilege to be in the position I am but thriving with the responsibility that we’ve got.”

The former England international, 44, said he was unsure when he would get clarity over his future.

“Genuinely it’s not something in terms of deadlines that I’m really chasing. I think it’ll become clear when it’s going to become clear.”

Published on Apr 23, 2026

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Arteta rules out Saka for Arsenal vs Manchester City clash

United, ​third in the league, has won only one of its last four matches, but Carrick said ⁠his team can take heart from its performance under pressure in recent games.

Carrick’s side fought back with 10 men against ‌Leeds, scoring a second-half goal before falling short.

“We didn’t get the result we wanted against Leeds, but the way we finished the game and the character we showed, we have to take that into this game with an extra player,” he said.

Chelsea, four points below the top five, has also struggled over the last month, losing five of its six matches ​in all competitions, including three straight Premier League losses.

But Carrick said he expected a tough game, ⁠with United being winless at Stamford Bridge since February 2020.

“It’s a ⁠tough place to go, always has been. We’ve had some tough games down there. It has ‌the feelings of a real, proper game, so we’ll be ready for that. We’ve prepared well and take ​the confidence from what we’ve built,” he said.

Published on Apr 17, 2026

#Carrick #hints #Mainoo #return #Manchester #United #Chelsea #Premier #League #clash"> Carrick hints at possible Mainoo return for Manchester United vs Chelsea Premier League clash Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he was disappointed to be without suspended centre-backs Lisandro ​Martinez and Harry Maguire in Saturday’s Premier League 2025-26 game at ‌Chelsea, with both teams eyeing a Champions League spot.Martinez ​was sent off during Monday’s 2-1 loss ⁠at home to Leeds United for pulling striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair. The Argentina international later got a three-match ban.Maguire, sent off during ‌a draw at Bournemouth last month, was given a one-match ban by the FA on Wednesday.“The decisions ‌have been made, something that we’re really disappointed ‌with ⁠in many ways, but we’ve got to move ⁠on now, and that’s what we’ll do,” Carrick told reporters on Friday.“It is what it is, we’ve been hit with some decisions but we ​have to accept it and ‌move on,” he added.However, midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who has been injured for over two weeks, could return on Saturday, Carrick said. “Kobbie has done little bits, we’re working towards it. There’s ‌a decision to be made there,” he noted.ALSO READ | Arteta rules out Saka for Arsenal vs Manchester City clashUnited, ​third in the league, has won only one of its last four matches, but Carrick said ⁠his team can take heart from its performance under pressure in recent games.Carrick’s side fought back with 10 men against ‌Leeds, scoring a second-half goal before falling short.“We didn’t get the result we wanted against Leeds, but the way we finished the game and the character we showed, we have to take that into this game with an extra player,” he said.Chelsea, four points below the top five, has also struggled over the last month, losing five of its six matches ​in all competitions, including three straight Premier League losses.But Carrick said he expected a tough game, ⁠with United being winless at Stamford Bridge since February 2020.“It’s a ⁠tough place to go, always has been. We’ve had some tough games down there. It has ‌the feelings of a real, proper game, so we’ll be ready for that. We’ve prepared well and take ​the confidence from what we’ve built,” he said.Published on Apr 17, 2026 #Carrick #hints #Mainoo #return #Manchester #United #Chelsea #Premier #League #clash
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Arteta rules out Saka for Arsenal vs Manchester City clash

United, ​third in the league, has won only one of its last four matches, but Carrick said ⁠his team can take heart from its performance under pressure in recent games.

Carrick’s side fought back with 10 men against ‌Leeds, scoring a second-half goal before falling short.

“We didn’t get the result we wanted against Leeds, but the way we finished the game and the character we showed, we have to take that into this game with an extra player,” he said.

Chelsea, four points below the top five, has also struggled over the last month, losing five of its six matches ​in all competitions, including three straight Premier League losses.

But Carrick said he expected a tough game, ⁠with United being winless at Stamford Bridge since February 2020.

“It’s a ⁠tough place to go, always has been. We’ve had some tough games down there. It has ‌the feelings of a real, proper game, so we’ll be ready for that. We’ve prepared well and take ​the confidence from what we’ve built,” he said.

Published on Apr 17, 2026

#Carrick #hints #Mainoo #return #Manchester #United #Chelsea #Premier #League #clash">Carrick hints at possible Mainoo return for Manchester United vs Chelsea Premier League clash

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he was disappointed to be without suspended centre-backs Lisandro ​Martinez and Harry Maguire in Saturday’s Premier League 2025-26 game at ‌Chelsea, with both teams eyeing a Champions League spot.

Martinez ​was sent off during Monday’s 2-1 loss ⁠at home to Leeds United for pulling striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair. The Argentina international later got a three-match ban.

Maguire, sent off during ‌a draw at Bournemouth last month, was given a one-match ban by the FA on Wednesday.

“The decisions ‌have been made, something that we’re really disappointed ‌with ⁠in many ways, but we’ve got to move ⁠on now, and that’s what we’ll do,” Carrick told reporters on Friday.

“It is what it is, we’ve been hit with some decisions but we ​have to accept it and ‌move on,” he added.

However, midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who has been injured for over two weeks, could return on Saturday, Carrick said. “Kobbie has done little bits, we’re working towards it. There’s ‌a decision to be made there,” he noted.

ALSO READ | Arteta rules out Saka for Arsenal vs Manchester City clash

United, ​third in the league, has won only one of its last four matches, but Carrick said ⁠his team can take heart from its performance under pressure in recent games.

Carrick’s side fought back with 10 men against ‌Leeds, scoring a second-half goal before falling short.

“We didn’t get the result we wanted against Leeds, but the way we finished the game and the character we showed, we have to take that into this game with an extra player,” he said.

Chelsea, four points below the top five, has also struggled over the last month, losing five of its six matches ​in all competitions, including three straight Premier League losses.

But Carrick said he expected a tough game, ⁠with United being winless at Stamford Bridge since February 2020.

“It’s a ⁠tough place to go, always has been. We’ve had some tough games down there. It has ‌the feelings of a real, proper game, so we’ll be ready for that. We’ve prepared well and take ​the confidence from what we’ve built,” he said.

Published on Apr 17, 2026

#Carrick #hints #Mainoo #return #Manchester #United #Chelsea #Premier #League #clash

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he was disappointed to be without suspended centre-backs Lisandro…

Arsenal loses at home to Bournemouth, suffers major blow in Premier League title charge

United is third on 55 points, one point ahead of fourth-placed Aston Villa, but six ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool.

Carrick has overseen a spectacular run since taking charge in January, guiding United to 23 points from a possible 30 and restoring calm after a turbulent first half of the season.

With just weeks remaining and the race for the five Champions League places tightening, United know there ‌is little room for complacency.

Monday’s match also reignites one of English football’s fiercest rivalries, with ​Carrick keen for his players to embrace the occasion.

“It’s gone on for an awful long time,” Carrick said. “I think that’s what ⁠rivalries are there for, for a really good reason, I think, to be ⁠part of, and the intensity and the emotion and the passion that goes into it. Obviously, it’s got to keep within the margins, but ‌I think that’s part of the game we love, going up against other teams… and battling it out on the pitch. So I ​think it’s something that we’ve got to embrace.”

Leeds is 15th in the table.

Published on Apr 11, 2026

#Premier #League #Carrick #buoyed #Mounts #return #Manchester #United #resumes #season #Leeds"> Premier League 2025-26: Carrick buoyed up by Mount’s return as Manchester United resumes season against Leeds Manchester United returns to action on Monday with renewed optimism after interim manager Michael Carrick welcomed Mason Mount back to ​fitness and saw Lisandro Martinez return to training ahead of its Premier League 2025-26 clash ‌with Leeds United.Carrick’s men have not played for more than three ​weeks since a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, but resume their ⁠campaign sitting third in the table and looking to strengthen their grip on a Champions League place, buoyed by improving squad availability as the season heads into ‌a crucial phase.Mount has played sparingly due to injury, and was on the pitch for just a minute of the Bournemouth draw,“It’s ‌great to have Mason back, to miss him so quickly after ‌we ⁠came in and came together,” Carrick told reporters on Saturday.“He’s ⁠obviously had nearly two or three weeks of building up and finding his rhythm, finding his sharpness. I think his versatility is a big strength of his. He can play through ​the middle, he can play midfield, ‌he can play wide, and he can do so many different roles. We’ve just got to give him the time to get fit again and be patient with that, but he’s certainly in a good place right ‌now,” he added,Carrick was undecided on the status of Martinez, who has not ​played since suffering a calf injury in early February.“It’s just that call that we make. We wouldn’t be pushed into ⁠anything,” he said.“He’s back training, which is great, and back on the grass. But we’ve certainly got to make the right decision and make sure he’s ready,” Carrick added.ALSO READ | Arsenal loses at home to Bournemouth, suffers major blow in Premier League title chargeUnited is third on 55 points, one point ahead of fourth-placed Aston Villa, but six ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool.Carrick has overseen a spectacular run since taking charge in January, guiding United to 23 points from a possible 30 and restoring calm after a turbulent first half of the season.With just weeks remaining and the race for the five Champions League places tightening, United know there ‌is little room for complacency.Monday’s match also reignites one of English football’s fiercest rivalries, with ​Carrick keen for his players to embrace the occasion.“It’s gone on for an awful long time,” Carrick said. “I think that’s what ⁠rivalries are there for, for a really good reason, I think, to be ⁠part of, and the intensity and the emotion and the passion that goes into it. Obviously, it’s got to keep within the margins, but ‌I think that’s part of the game we love, going up against other teams… and battling it out on the pitch. So I ​think it’s something that we’ve got to embrace.”Leeds is 15th in the table.Published on Apr 11, 2026 #Premier #League #Carrick #buoyed #Mounts #return #Manchester #United #resumes #season #Leeds
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Arsenal loses at home to Bournemouth, suffers major blow in Premier League title charge

United is third on 55 points, one point ahead of fourth-placed Aston Villa, but six ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool.

Carrick has overseen a spectacular run since taking charge in January, guiding United to 23 points from a possible 30 and restoring calm after a turbulent first half of the season.

With just weeks remaining and the race for the five Champions League places tightening, United know there ‌is little room for complacency.

Monday’s match also reignites one of English football’s fiercest rivalries, with ​Carrick keen for his players to embrace the occasion.

“It’s gone on for an awful long time,” Carrick said. “I think that’s what ⁠rivalries are there for, for a really good reason, I think, to be ⁠part of, and the intensity and the emotion and the passion that goes into it. Obviously, it’s got to keep within the margins, but ‌I think that’s part of the game we love, going up against other teams… and battling it out on the pitch. So I ​think it’s something that we’ve got to embrace.”

Leeds is 15th in the table.

Published on Apr 11, 2026

#Premier #League #Carrick #buoyed #Mounts #return #Manchester #United #resumes #season #Leeds">Premier League 2025-26: Carrick buoyed up by Mount’s return as Manchester United resumes season against Leeds

Manchester United returns to action on Monday with renewed optimism after interim manager Michael Carrick welcomed Mason Mount back to ​fitness and saw Lisandro Martinez return to training ahead of its Premier League 2025-26 clash ‌with Leeds United.

Carrick’s men have not played for more than three ​weeks since a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, but resume their ⁠campaign sitting third in the table and looking to strengthen their grip on a Champions League place, buoyed by improving squad availability as the season heads into ‌a crucial phase.

Mount has played sparingly due to injury, and was on the pitch for just a minute of the Bournemouth draw,

“It’s ‌great to have Mason back, to miss him so quickly after ‌we ⁠came in and came together,” Carrick told reporters on Saturday.

“He’s ⁠obviously had nearly two or three weeks of building up and finding his rhythm, finding his sharpness. I think his versatility is a big strength of his. He can play through ​the middle, he can play midfield, ‌he can play wide, and he can do so many different roles. We’ve just got to give him the time to get fit again and be patient with that, but he’s certainly in a good place right ‌now,” he added,

Carrick was undecided on the status of Martinez, who has not ​played since suffering a calf injury in early February.

“It’s just that call that we make. We wouldn’t be pushed into ⁠anything,” he said.

“He’s back training, which is great, and back on the grass. But we’ve certainly got to make the right decision and make sure he’s ready,” Carrick added.

ALSO READ | Arsenal loses at home to Bournemouth, suffers major blow in Premier League title charge

United is third on 55 points, one point ahead of fourth-placed Aston Villa, but six ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool.

Carrick has overseen a spectacular run since taking charge in January, guiding United to 23 points from a possible 30 and restoring calm after a turbulent first half of the season.

With just weeks remaining and the race for the five Champions League places tightening, United know there ‌is little room for complacency.

Monday’s match also reignites one of English football’s fiercest rivalries, with ​Carrick keen for his players to embrace the occasion.

“It’s gone on for an awful long time,” Carrick said. “I think that’s what ⁠rivalries are there for, for a really good reason, I think, to be ⁠part of, and the intensity and the emotion and the passion that goes into it. Obviously, it’s got to keep within the margins, but ‌I think that’s part of the game we love, going up against other teams… and battling it out on the pitch. So I ​think it’s something that we’ve got to embrace.”

Leeds is 15th in the table.

Published on Apr 11, 2026

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Manchester United returns to action on Monday with renewed optimism after interim manager Michael Carrick…