Michael Carrick's arrival on the Manchester United bench has changed the face of the team. There is no doubt about that. It is no coincidence that he has won all four games he has managed at Old Trafford. And these have not been victories against minor opponents, as in the first two games he beat Manchester City and Arsenal.

The new manager's impact was not limited to the first few games, as he continued his winning streak against Fulham and Tottenham. Three of the four victories have been against opponents who qualified for the Champions League round of 16 at the end of the group stage as one of the top eight teams.

Manchester United's results with Michael Carrick

• Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City
• Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United
• Manchester United 3-2 Fulham
• Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham

Frank Ilett, one step away from cutting his hair

If there is one Manchester United fan hoping that the Red Devils beat West Ham on Tuesday 10/02/2026 at 20:15 at the London Stadium, it is Frank Ilett. That fan, known on social media as The United Strand, made an unusual promise in October 2024: he said he would not cut his hair until Manchester United won five consecutive official matches.

After several seasons of inconsistent play and continuous disappointments, the arrival of Michael Carrick on the Old Trafford bench has given Frank Ilett hope that he will finally get his hair cut. It has been almost 500 days of waiting, which could come to an end in February 2026. If United do not win, he will continue to watch his hair grow. If the Red Devils pick up three points, Frank Ilett will cut his hair and has already announced his intention to donate it to a charity that makes wigs for young people who have lost their hair due to illness.