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- Michael Carrick led Man United to a 2-0 win over Man City in his first game of a second interim spell.
- Despite the result, Oliver Glasner remains 6/5 favourite to be the club’s permanent manager for the 2026/27 season.
- Carrick’s odds have shortened to 9/2, making him second favourite after a strong derby display.
Carrick’s Case Grows But Glasner Still Favourite for 2026/27 Opener
A dominant 2-0 win in the Manchester Derby has seen Michael Carrick’s stock rise significantly, but he’s still chasing Oliver Glasner in the betting to become Manchester United’s permanent manager ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Carrick, re-appointed as interim manager last week following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, took charge of his first game in the role on Saturday and delivered a standout result, beating rivals Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford thanks to goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu.
Now in his second interim spell at the club, Carrick’s appointment initially felt like a stop-gap.
But following a tactically astute and emotionally charged win over City, there’s growing support for the former midfielder to be given the role permanently.
At 9/2, he now sits second in the betting, having shortened from double-digit prices just last week.
Next Man United Manager for 2026/27 Season – Latest Odds
| Next Man United Manager for 2026/27 Season | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Glasner | 6/5 | 45.5% |
| Michael Carrick | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Gareth Southgate | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Thomas Tuchel | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Julian Nagelsmann | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Luis Enrique | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Glasner Leads Market as Summer Availability Confirmed
The current favourite remains Oliver Glasner, with the Crystal Palace manager having confirmed he will leave Selhurst Park at the end of the season.
Glasner’s attacking philosophy and recent success with Palace, including winning the FA Cup and Community Shield, continue to make him a strong contender.
His odds of 6/5 reflect growing speculation that he has already been approached by Manchester United representatives.
A strong finish to his time at Palace could further solidify his position.
What the expert says...
Who Else Is in the Frame?
Gareth Southgate (6/1):
The former England boss is perennially linked with top club jobs and he may now look at heading back into football after leaving the England role after the 2024 Euro Final.
Thomas Tuchel (10/1):
The current England manager is admired by many at club level and his future may depend on what happens at the World Cup this summer.
Julian Nagelsmann (14/1) and Luis Enrique (20/1):
Both high-profile names with top-level experience, but neither has been strongly linked in recent weeks. They remain outside bets unless the club’s shortlist changes.
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