Interim manager Michael Carrick has made a compelling case for securing the Manchester United manager's position on a full-time basis, following a series of what former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has described as "sensational results." Under Carrick's leadership since January, Manchester United have achieved nine wins in 13 games, significantly bolstering their chances of a Champions League return.

The club has tightened its grip on a qualifying position in the Premier League, sitting third after a crucial 2-1 victory over Brentford at Old Trafford. With only four Premier League games remaining, United are now 11 points clear of sixth-placed Brighton. This strong performance means their qualification for the Champions League could be confirmed as early as next weekend, when they face rivals Liverpool.

Jamie Carragher, speaking on Sky Sports, expressed his firm belief in Carrick's future at the helm: "He's going to be the Manchester United manager, certainly next season, no doubt about that -- and you can't say he doesn't deserve it." Carragher further lauded Carrick's impact, stating, "They are absolutely sensational results. They're the results of title-winning team, or a team going for the league." While acknowledging the current absence of European fixtures might reduce some pressure, Carragher concluded that "nobody could have come in and done any better results-wise." Carrick's impressive run has positioned him as a strong candidate to lead Manchester United beyond his interim role.