'I'm a Man City icon - I love one thing Michael Carrick is doing at Man Utd'

'I'm a Man City icon - I love one thing Michael Carrick is doing at Man Utd'Former Manchester City star Yaya Toure has praised Michael Carrick's work as Manchester United interim bossCommentsSportMark Wakefield Sport Central Audience Writer12:24, 19 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMichael Carrick has guided Manchester United to third place in the Premier League table(Image: Getty Images)Former Manchester City star Yaya Toure has outlined why Michael Carrick has demonstrated his credentials to be handed the Manchester United manager's job on a permanent basis. Carrick was appointed by the Red Devils as their interim boss until the end of the campaign back in January and has overseen a successful spell in charge.‌Carrick has steered United up to third spot in the Premier League standings and they are in a strong position in the battle to secure Champions League football. United secured a 1-0 triumph over Chelsea on Saturday evening in the Premier League courtesy of a first-half strike from Matheus Cunha, a victory which saw them stretch their advantage in the Champions League spots to 10 points with five games remaining.‌Speculation persists about who might become United's full-time manager, with the impact made by Carrick sparking suggestions that the 44-year-old could land the role on a permanent basis. Former City midfielder Toure frequently went head-to-head with Carrick during their respective playing careers in the Manchester derby‌READ MORE: Rio Ferdinand hails Man Utd transfer move at Arsenal's expense - 'He delivered'READ MORE: Chelsea star was 'crying' at half-time vs Man Utd as Liam Rosenior offers injury updateThe former Ivory Coast international was present at Stamford Bridge to watch United's victory over Chelsea, and has offered his thoughts on Carrick being handed a permanent role by the Old Trafford hierarchy. "Good to be back at Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea v Manchester United," Toure pos...