The scenario that many have been waiting for has come true: Michael Carrick, who managed to change both the mood and the results at Manchester United in a short time, has been recognized as the best manager in the Premier League for January.
This choice is not accidental. Under the young coach, the Red Devils recorded two games - two victories in January: first, they defeated Pep Guardiola's Manchester City with a score of 2:0, and then they brought the main contenders for the championship, Arsenal, to their knees with a score of 3:2 in London. These two games gave Manchester United fans not just three points, but also hope: the team proved that it can show character again.
January's "star" is not only the coach. Brentford striker Igor Thiago also won the title of the best player of the month. He scored a hat-trick in the 4-2 win over Everton, and then scored a brace in the 3-0 win over Sunderland in the 21st round. Five goals - two games: these figures leave the phrase "I'm in shape" behind.
In short, January showed two different moods in the Premier League: on the one hand, a new breath of fresh air at Manchester United and the rapid impact of Carrick, on the other hand, the explosion of Thiago at Brentford. Now the most interesting thing is ahead: if this pace continues in February-March, there may be big changes in both the league table and the mood of the fans.
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