Michael Carrick begins his return to Old Trafford in the Manchester derby in the Premier League. Hosts Manchester United enter a new era under the guidance of their former midfielder, who is taking charge on an interim basis for the second time.

Carrick set up United to play direct with long balls forward and huge switches of play causing havoc for City. It worked a treat as Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes and Patrick Dorgu were exceptional and City’s makeshift defense never looked comfortable as Pep Guardiola’s team played in to Carrick’s hands.

Michael Carrick went to bed on Friday dreaming of a Manchester United victory but even he admitted he could not have imagined it taking shape like this.

Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today - Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo back for new boss Michael Carrick

Manchester United put bitter rivals Manchester City to the sword on Michael Carrick’s touchline debut in the Premier League, cruising to a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford. Keen to avoid going three consecutive home clashes against the Cityzens without scoring for the first time in over a century,

Michael Carrick takes the reins of Manchester United as they welcome Manchester City to Old Trafford on Saturday. The 198th Manchester Derby finds Manchester City entering the weekend six points adrift of Arsenal atop the Premier League, and Pep Guardiola’s side knows a win here is crucial.

Guardiola's team take a strong lead into the second leg of this Carabao Cup semi-final - but there was controversy during their win

Antoine Semenyo is yet to appear in a Premier League game for Manchester City, but Pep Guardiola's new(est) $86-million man already has two goals in two games after netting the winner to top Newcastle in the first leg of the League Cup semifinals on Tuesday.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City endured one of their worst performances in recent memory as they travelled to Old Trafford to lose 2-0 to Michael Carrick's Manchester United on Saturday afternoon and Richard Keys has made a wild claim about Guardiola 's future at the club in his post-match assessment.

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick got off to a brilliant start as his side smothered Man City and won 2-0 in the derby. MORE — Recap, video highlights. Here is t

City were charged with allegedly breaching financial regulations from 2009 to 2018 and for failing to co-operate with the Premier League's investigation. The club have repeatedly maintained their innocence, and although it's often referred to as 115 charges, it's believed there could be up to 130 potential breaches.