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back Michael Carrickprovisionally appointed as Manchester United As a head coach, few fans would have predicted the incredible run of form the first team was about to experience.
The 44-year-old has so far taken charge of four Premier League Won all four games, including a stunning victory over arch-rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford.
The result leaves the Red Devils fourth in England’s top flight, just three points behind first-placed Aston Villa.
Carrick’s decision to switch back to a 4-2-3-1 formation, which the club had used before Ruben Amorim took over, has undoubtedly helped their recent form.
However, it has allowed one player to flourish, as can be seen from the impressive numbers the former player has produced since taking charge last month.
Bruno Fernandes has made remarkable progress under Carrick
During Manchester United’s Amorim era, club captain Bruno Fernandez Often asked to play in a holding midfield role rather than his preferred No. 10 position.
The Portugal international remains the club’s bright spot with 37 goals to his name, but this has certainly diminished his performance in the final third.
Carrick’s arrival moves the Red Devils’ number eight further forward, allowing him to play a key role under the interim manager over the past few weeks.
Bruno has provided as many assists in four games since taking charge, taking his tally to 12 in the Premier League alone this season.
He also found the back of the net in the recent win over Tottenham Hotspur, with his goal adding to the Red Devils’ four-game winning streak.
The 31-year-old has undoubtedly become one of the leading stars of the first team once again and the club is undoubtedly lucky to have a player of his caliber.
Manchester United star is emerging as one of the best alongside Fernandes
There is no denying that Manchester United have performed well below many people’s expectations in recent years, as evidenced by their dismal results in the Premier League.
The Red Devils have finished eighth or lower in each of the past two seasons, with last season finishing in 15th, their worst finish since the Premier League’s inception.
It’s not for a lack of trying, however, with senior executives spending money like crazy – as evidenced by their spending spree of £800m since the summer of 2022.
A lot of money is being spent on players who are well below expectations, but the same cannot be said for attackers Brian Mbemohe has started work in Manchester.
The Red Devils reportedly paid £71m for the Cameroonian, but that fee now looks like a bargain given his recent performances at Old Trafford.
He has been forced to play in a different position since his big-money move but, like Bruno, has a more natural role at the top of the pitch.
The 26-year-old has now started every game since Carrick’s arrival and the manager’s continued faith in him has seen him perform at incredible levels.
Carrick has scored three goals in four games in charge so far, with last weekend’s strike against Tottenham taking his tally to nine in the league this season.
His underlying statistics this season also underline his importance to United, with the attacker having cemented himself as one of the club’s most important players.
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Brian Mbemo – League Statistics (2025/26) |
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Statistics (per 90 people) |
consistent |
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Games played |
20 |
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Goals and assists |
10 |
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shooting target accuracy |
53% |
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conversion rate |
32% |
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Create opportunities |
1.6 |
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cross completion |
35% |
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Pass accuracy |
79% |
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Touch the ball inside the 18-yard box |
5.1 |
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Foul wins |
1.2 |
Mbomo has the best shooting accuracy of all senior players as well as the best conversion rate – which certainly highlights his clinical nature in the final third.
He has created 1.6 chances per 90 this season while completing 35% of his crosses – subsequently ranking him in the top 5% of all players in the division.
The Cameroonian has received high praise from several journalists given his recent performances at Old Trafford, with Umir Irfan labeling him a “one of the best in the world“.
The combination of him and Bruno in the final third at Old Trafford has certainly excited fans over the past few weeks – their respective statistics showcasing their brilliance.
The prospect of the pair playing alongside each other for years to come would certainly give United the tools they need to compete in the Premier League, whether under Carrick or any new manager.
