{"id":247751,"date":"2026-01-16T11:30:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T11:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/247751\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T11:30:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T11:30:08","slug":"how-every-man-utd-manager-post-sir-alex-ferguson-fared-in-their-first-manchester-derby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/247751\/","title":{"rendered":"How every Man Utd manager post-Sir Alex Ferguson fared in their first Manchester derby"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Michael Carrick played in 24 Manchester derbies during his professional career, but this weekend, he will take on Man City for the first time as Manchester United head coach.<\/p>\n

A new chapter began at Manchester United<\/a> this week when Michael Carrick was appointed head coach<\/a>, eight days on from Ruben Amorim\u2019s dismissal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Carrick\u2019s former teammate, Darren Fletcher<\/a>, stepped into the role for two matches before returning to coaching the U18s<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Red Devils are currently seventh in the Premier League<\/a> after a topsy-turvy first half to the season, but they will host Man City at Old Trafford<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the derby, which Manchester City player of ALL TIME have you taken the biggest personal dislike to? <\/p>\n

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Pep Guardiola\u2019s side are currently six points behind Arsenal at the top of the league.<\/p>\n

Carrick\u2019s record against City as a United player saw him win 12, draw two and lose 10. He hopes to come away from his first Manchester derby as head coach with three points, with United winless in their last four matches.<\/p>\n

\"PepPhoto by Carl Recine\/Getty ImagesRuben Amorim is the only Man Utd coach post-Sir Alex Ferguson to win first Manchester derby<\/p>\n

City have been the strongest side in the Premier League since Sir Alex Ferguson<\/a> retired in 2013, winning the title seven times.<\/p>\n

United have struggled for most of that period, only managing to finish runners-up twice.<\/p>\n

Every United manager or head coach in that time has had their struggles against City, but Amorim became the first to win his first Manchester derby since Ferguson.<\/p>\n

7 Managers, 1 Win\u2026. Ruben Amorim broke the streak \u2013 can Michael Carrick make it two manager derby debut victories in a row? <\/p>\n

Which Manchester derby was the most memorable for you, good or bad?<\/p>\n

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Amorim\u2019s first Manchester derby ended dramatically as United produced a late comeback to beat City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium.<\/p>\n

City took the lead in the first half through Josko Gvardiol, but Amad Diallo<\/a> earned a penalty late on before Bruno Fernandes<\/a> converted.<\/p>\n

In the 90th-minute, Amad went one step further than winning a penalty by scoring the winner.<\/p>\n

It was United\u2019s first away win at City in three years.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, David Moyes<\/a> and Ralf Rangnick<\/a> both lost their first Manchester derby 4-1. Erik ten Hag<\/a> conceded the most goals, losing 6-3, while Louis van Gaal<\/a> lost 1-0.<\/p>\n

Jose Mourinho<\/a> lost his first derby as United manager 2-1, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer<\/a> suffered a 2-0 defeat.<\/p>\n

Sir Alex Ferguson\u2019s first Manchester derby in<\/p>\n

In January 1987, Ferguson first faced City as United manager in an FA Cup<\/a> third-round tie.<\/p>\n

United won the game 1-0 and went on to beat the Blues 2-0 in the league later that season to push City closer to relegation.<\/p>\n

It took a goal from Norman Whiteside to eliminate City from the FA Cup.<\/p>\n

United were knocked out by Coventry City in the fourth round.<\/p>\n

Carrick will be hopeful of starting his reign as head coach with a victory over City.<\/p>\n

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