Giggs Praises Carrick's Man Utd Resurgence

Manchester United's resurgence under interim manager Michael Carrick has drawn praise from club legend Ryan Giggs, who credits the former coach with restoring excitement at Old Trafford while also acknowledging the foundation laid by predecessor Ruben Amorim. Since Amorim's sacking in early January after 14 months in charge, United have lost just twice in the Premier League, climbing to third place and positioning themselves strongly for a return to the Champions League next season.

Carrick, a former United midfielder and captain, took over without new signings and quickly implemented a playing style aligned with the club's traditions. His side secured back-to-back victories over Manchester City and Arsenal early in his tenure, followed by a hard-fought 1-0 win at Chelsea on Saturday that solidified their top-five standing. The top five teams will qualify for Europe's elite competition next year, and United's recent form has quieted speculation about external candidates for the permanent role. A 2-1 defeat to Leeds last Monday was a rare setback in an otherwise impressive run of eight wins and two draws in 12 matches.

In a rare interview on Rio Ferdinand's podcast, Giggs...