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'Massive Chance' - Neville: Manchester United Champions League Hopes Rely on New Partnership Under Carrick

Michael Carrick confirmed ongoing communication with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after securing the interim Manchester United role, emphasizing team confidence and readiness ahead of Arsenal match.

  • On Sunday, Michael Carrick confirmed he spoke to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after winning the Manchester United interim job, chosen ahead of Solskjaer and Ruud van Nistelrooy.
  • After an internal interview process, United sources described Michael Carrick as 'impressive', boosted by his November 2021 caretaker spell at Manchester United.
  • Carrick's early results include a 'stunning' victory over Manchester City, drawing on his coaching past with Jose Mourinho, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been out of work since his August sacking at Besiktas after seven months.
  • Carrick said he is taking confidence from Manchester United dressing room and coaching staff and that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wished the new regime well, 'was happy that we got the right result.'
  • A top-four finish would guarantee Champions League qualification, though fifth might also suffice due to UEFA coefficient rankings, and Gary Neville called this period a massive chance for Manchester United.
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