Manchester United's interim boss Michael Carrick allowed himself a brief smile when asked about the sound echoing around Old Trafford on Sunday of thousands of fans chanting his name as he made his way along the touchline, Reuters reported. 

United had come from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1, and for a man who spent more than a decade patrolling the club's midfield, the chant was appreciated.

Under their interim boss, United are unbeaten in seven and back in the Premier League's top three for the first time since May 2023, according to Reuters.