Pep Guardiola will face a sixth different Manchester United boss on Saturday as he approaches a decade at Manchester City. Michael Carrick takes the helm for the derby, marking another chapter in the club's managerial turmoil. Guardiola's longevity stands in stark contrast to the instability across town.

Guardiola credits his sustained success to one simple factor: winning. He stated that results are the key to job security, noting City's patience during a rare poor spell. This stability has allowed him to build a dominant side, unlike United's cycle of hires and dismissals.

The contrast is clear. United, 17 points off the lead, have cycled through Mourinho, Solskjaer, and Ten Hag. Guardiola's City, meanwhile, top the scoring charts and are on a 13-game unbeaten run. Saturday's derby tests if Carrick can halt City's relentless march toward another title.