Manchester United 5-0 Rosenborg: Red Devils earn first win of Michael Carrick's permanent tenure
Manchester United secured a 5-0 victory against Rosenborg in a preseason friendly match. This win marks the first victory for manager Michael Carrick since his permanent appointment this summer.
Why it matters
The match serves as a key indicator of Manchester United's tactical direction and squad development under new leadership ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.
Manchester United 5-0 Rosenborg: Red Devils earn first win of Michael Carrick's permanent tenure Oli Gent Fri, July 24, 2026 at 5:59 p.m. UTC · 1 min read Manchester United swept past Rosenborg 5-0 to earn the first victory of Michael Carrick’s reign.
The Englishman was appointed as the club’s permanent head coach this summer after a successful second stint as caretaker manager, having taken over the reins from Ruben Amorim, who was sacked in January.
The former midfielder led his old employers to the Champions League for the first time since 2023, as they finished in third place in the Premier League table last term.
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