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Michael Carrick makes bold Manchester United prediction amid Sir Alex Ferguson comparison

Red Devils ended a long winless run in midweek…

By Oli Gent · Evening Standard

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5:57 PM

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Michael Carrick believes it is possible for Manchester United to replicate Sir Alex Ferguson's glory era.
Manchester United sit 17th in the Premier League with only one win in 10 league matches.
The club recently snapped a winless run with a 3-2 victory against Roma in the Champions League.

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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick stated that it is "not impossible" for the club to return to the glory days of Sir Alex Ferguson. Carrick made the remarks ahead of a Premier League fixture against Aston Villa, calling for realism and patience while acknowledging that sustained success takes time to build.

Carrick faces intense pressure after a difficult run left United 17th in the Premier League table, having recently ended a winless streak with a 3-2 Champions League win over Roma. Comparisons have emerged between Carrick's current struggles and Ferguson's difficult early tenure in 1990.

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