Carrick openly expresses his desire to become the permanent manager of Manchester United! Unafraid of pressure, he aims to create new history as a Premier League-winning manager.

Taking on the role of Manchester United manager appears to be the easiest job to fail in the world of football. After Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013, six official head coaches have taken on this challenge, including traditional renowned managers like Van Gaal and Mourinho, and newer generation figures like Ten Hag and Amorim, but ultimately none succeeded. This summer, the seventh person is about to step up, with the current coach Carrick seeming to be the primary contender.

Since taking over as interim manager in January, Carrick has achieved a record of 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in 10 matches, with Manchester United ranking third in the Premier League and a return to the Champions League appearing imminent. He embodies the traditional spirit of Manchester United and understands how to handle the pressure that inevitably comes at Old Trafford, giving him a natural advantage.

"There are aspects of the responsibilities involved in being Manchester United's manager that I've known for a long time, and this is certainly not a casual statement," Carrick told Sky Sports UK. "I've lived with pressure for a long time. The expectations here, the ways to achieve them, the level of support we receive, and the various kinds of attention—after a period, you become accustomed to it. For me, the pressure isn't actually as great as it appears to outsiders."

The situation for Manchester United managers and players is quite similar, so many excellent players seem unable to perform at the same level they did at other clubs after joining United. Defender Harry Maguire, who renewed his contract this week, stated: "I've seen many star players join the club and then find the environment here too complicated. Everyone is watching you, scrutinizing and analyzing you under a magnifying glass; after every conceded goal, someone must be blamed. Legends will inevitably voice their opinions—all of this is the reality one must face when playing for Manchester United."

Manchester United is not rushing to decide on the manager for next season; it is expected that the final decision will be made only after this season concludes. Currently, Carrick is the only candidate in discussions with the club, allowing him to control his own destiny. The 44-year-old English legend confirmed that he has indeed participated in some decisions regarding the future, including Maguire's contract renewal and identifying a successor for Casemiro.

Carrick stated: "What we need for next season is no secret. I understand the current situation; the plans for the remainder of this season since I took over in January, and the potential changes this summer, haven't altered. Issues that need to be resolved must naturally be addressed. I just need to do my job as best as possible, considering the club's future and the players' interests. I won't wait until the season ends to plan for subsequent matters. I believe it's very important for the team's development to formulate plans now and implement them strictly. If I continue as manager afterwards, I'll give it my all; if not, I'll accept the reality."

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has demanded that Manchester United reclaim the Premier League title before the club's 150th anniversary in 2028, meaning Carrick would face even greater pressure if he becomes manager. United's last Premier League win was in 2013 before Sir Alex retired; since then, the best achievements have been second-place finishes under Mourinho and Solskjær.

Whether Carrick has the capability to lead Manchester United back to the top remains uncertain. However, historically, no Englishman has ever led a team to win the Premier League title. Among past Premier League-winning managers, Sir Alex Ferguson and Kenny Dalglish are Scots, Arsène Wenger is French, Mourinho is Portuguese, Ancelotti, Mancini, Ranieri, and Conte hail from Italy, Pellegrini is Chilean, Guardiola comes from Spain, Klopp is German, and Slot is Dutch.

Whether this season's champion is Arteta's Arsenal or Guardiola's Manchester City, the first Premier League title for an English manager still hasn't arrived. Carrick dreams of breaking this curse and creating history in the future, just like his mentor Sir Alex Ferguson did.

"I hope things can develop that way," Carrick said. "There will be a day; hopefully the dream becomes reality. However, for various reasons, it hasn't happened yet—timing might be crucial. We had a manager here who, though not English, was exceptionally capable in his work. If it falls to me to take this position, that would be great. Manchester United's ultimate goal is certainly to reclaim the league title; that's the direction we strive for."