Gary Neville has revealed that Manchester United will not be pressured into appointing Michael Carrick as their permanent manager despite his impressive run of results. The former United defender explained that the club has made it clear they will not be 'bounced' into making a decision based on recent performances, regardless of wins, draws, or losses Carrick has masterminded four consecutive Premier League victories, including a 2-0 win over 10-man Tottenham that moved United within three points of third-placed Aston Villa in the race for Champions League qualification. His overall record at Old Trafford now stands at six wins from seven matches, including a three-game spell in 2021. However, Neville emphasized that United have already begun the process of looking for a new manager while maintaining they will wait until the end of the season to make any appointment.

Neville praised United's approach, noting they have started analyzing potential candidates and building data to determine who should be the next manager. He suggested that if Carrick puts himself forward for the position at season's end, he would enter a recruitment process alongside other candidates like Thomas Tuchel. The Sky Sports pundit also highlighted United's improved prospects for Champions League qualification, describing their position as 'unthinkable' just weeks ago when they were winless in four matches before Carrick's appointment.

Quick Fact: Carrick's Manchester United record stands at six wins from seven matches across two separate spells.