Manchester United could reach a small but telling milestone this weekend. If they overcome Fulham, Michael Carrick will match Rúben Amorim’s longest winning streak at the club, a run that peaked at three consecutive victories across Amorim’s 47-match spell.
Carrick is already on two wins and now stands on the brink of equalling that mark in just his opening stint as interim manager. The contrast is striking, not as a definitive judgment on either coach, but as a snapshot of how quickly the mood around the team has shifted.
It is still very early, and no one is rushing to make grand conclusions. However, the immediate response from the players is hard to ignore. Performances have looked more assured, the energy levels have lifted, and there is a renewed sense of belief that has been missing for some time.
Momentum in football is fragile, but it can also be powerful. Carrick’s calm presence and clarity have given the squad a platform to build on, and even small runs like this can help restore confidence inside the dressing room and among supporters.
Whether this surge turns into something more sustained remains to be seen. For now, the progress is clear, the impact is visible, and Manchester United finally look like a team moving forward rather than standing still.
