Rooney Backs Carrick for United Job

0:00On March 15th, Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is pushing for Michael Carrick to get the manager's job on a full-time basis. This comes after a solid 3-1 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford, which moved United into clear third place in the Premier League. Carrick took over as head coach in January and has delivered seven wins out of nine games. His team kicked off with six straight home victories in the league, a streak massed by only a few top managers in history. Rooney, who knows Carrick well from their playing days, says the club needs his calm leadership and understanding of the squad right now. Carrick brushed off the talk, staying focused amid the buzz. Captain Bruno Fernandez hit a milestone with 100 assists for United across all competitions, plus a league high 16 this season. Meanwhile, fans chanted for one more year from veteran Casamiro after his goal, though his exit this summer is already set. Carrick praised both players' impact, but emphasized keeping eyes on the next match

1:00at Bournemouth as the team builds momentum toward a strong finish.