Eye-catching stat sums up Manchester United’s impressive season
Manchester United has had an impressive 2025/26 season, highlighted by a remarkable statistic. Michael Carrick's appointment as head coach has led to a significant turnaround, securing a third-place finish and Champions League qualification. The team topped a mini-league of the Premier League's strongest clubs based on head-to-head results against the top five teams.
- ▪Michael Carrick was appointed as Manchester United's head coach, replacing Ruben Amorim.
- ▪Under Carrick, United achieved 12 wins, three draws, and only two losses in 17 games.
- ▪Opta's analysis shows United topped a mini-league of the Premier League's strongest teams this season.
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