# Did Manchester United Improve Under Michael Carrick, Really?

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Podcast: [The Double Pivot: Soccer analysis, analytics, and commentary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-double-pivot-soccer-analysis-analytics-and-commentary-1107992)
Published: 2026-05-05T15:00:00+00:00
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Manchester United have had an undoubtedly successful season, qualifying for the Champions League with underlying numbers perfectly in line with that position. But their results shifted markedly when they sacked Ruben Amorim and brought in Michael Carrick. Was this a major driver of their results or a mirage of finishing? We discuss the real tactical changes under Carrick and how they show up in the numbers, why Kobbie Mainoo is the key player in this tactical shift, some notable differences i...

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