Carrick ahead of Solskjaer in the race to be appointed Manchester United interim manager | OneFootball

Manchester United are in the process of appointing an interim manager for the rest of the season. 

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was reportedly ahead of Michael Carrick in the race. However, the Guardian claims that Carrick is the favourite to be appointed. 

While the former Middlesbrough boss is yet to receive a formal offer, Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are leaning towards appointing him. 

The decision is expected to be finalised on Monday, with the club’s hierarchy aiming to give the new boss as much time as possible to prepare for Manchester City’s visit on Saturday. 

Darren Fletcher was in charge when United lost 2-1 against Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup on Sunday.

United have been eliminated from the FA Cup and the League Cup at the first hurdle for the first time since 1981/82.

They will play only 40 games this season – their lowest in a single campaign in 111 years. 

United are seventh in the Premier League standings, but could drop down to the bottom half by next month if they lose to City and Arsenal. 

Criticism from fans against the board has increased following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal. 

United spent over £200 million on new signings in the summer to suit his style of play, but sacked him after he hit out at the hierarchy. 

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