Manchester Derby: United Blunt City 2-0 In Michael Carrick's First Game In Charge

Michael Carrick got off to a flying start as Manchester United head coach with a 2-0 win against Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday (January 17, 2026). Taking charge of his first game since his appointment, Carrick immediately lifted the gloom over Old Trafford with a victory that will likely live long in the memory of United fans. The former United midfielder could not have made a better first impression with a dominant performance against all-conquering City manager Pep Guardiola in the 198th Manchester derby. Second-half goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu sealed the win that had United fans singing in full voice and drowning out their fierce cross-city rivals.

Updated on: 17 January 2026 9:16 pm

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Manchester United's head coach Michael Carrick, right, greets Manchester United's Matheus Cunha after the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola, right, greets Manchester United's head coach Michael Carrick after the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester United's head coach Michael Carrick, centre, greets Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu after the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester United's Casemiro, bottom, challenges for the ball with Manchester City's Rodrigo during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, right, challenges for the ball with Manchester City's Rico Lewis during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu, centre, scores his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo, centre, challenges for the ball with Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez, centre right, during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester City's Erling Haaland receives medical attention during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola, left, and Manchester United's head coach Michael Carrick follow the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester United's Harry Maguire, centre, makes an attempt to score during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Manchester City in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson