A successful start to a managerial career in the English Premier League is not always easy. A new infographic presented by the Transfermarkt portal showcased a ranking of specialists who have collected the most points in their first 7 matches in Premier League history. In this list, the results of Michael Carrick, who took charge of "Manchester United" in 2026, deserve special attention.
Michael Carrick managed to collect 19 points in his first 7 matches at "Manchester United". This figure placed him higher than renowned coaches such as Pep Guardiola ("Manchester City"), Carlo Ancelotti ("Chelsea"), and Arne Slot ("Liverpool"). Along with Carrick, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ("Manchester United") and Roberto Di Matteo ("Chelsea") also recorded a 19-point result.
The absolute leader of the ranking is John Gregory, who collected 21 points with "Aston Villa" in 1998. At that time, he set a record by winning all 7 of his opening matches. For comparison, specialists like Arne Slot, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, and Guus Hiddink settled for 18 points, while Ange Postecoglou and Maurizio Sarri collected 17 points.
In conclusion, Michael Carrick began his tenure at "Manchester United" with historic results. His successful start is raising high hopes among the team's fans, and Carrick is taking the lead in many statistical indicators.
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