‘They could be challenging for title’ — Arsenal legend says Man United should have sacked Amorim earlier

Manchester United’s resurgence under Michael Carrick is turning heads across English football, and one Arsenal legend believes the revival could have come much sooner.

Ian Wright has suggested the Red Devils might even be in the title race if they had acted earlier by sacking Ruben Amorim sooner.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright was full of praise for Michael Carrick following Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, pointing to the immediate transformation in performances and belief around the squad.

Speaking after the match, Wright said: "It’s the kind of performance you’d expect from a Manchester United side that has these players in and around them."

He credited Carrick with restoring confidence and tactical clarity, adding that the new setup suits the players currently at the club.

Wright went even further with his assessment, suggesting United delayed the managerial change for too long. "Manchester United should’ve sacked Ruben Amorim 2 months earlier and brought Michael Carrick. They could be challenging for title right now."

The comments underline just how dramatic United’s turnaround has been. Carrick has brought structure, sharper attacking play and defensive balance, helping several key players rediscover top form in a short space of time.

Manchester United’s latest victory saw them comfortably beat Tottenham 2-0, continuing a strong run of results under Carrick. Spurs were reduced to 10 men after Cristian Romero’s red card midway through the first half, allowing United to control large parts of the game.

Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring, calmly finishing after clever build-up play from a set piece situation. Bruno Fernandes later sealed the win with a composed finish at the back post from Diogo Dalot’s delivery, highlighting United’s improved attacking cohesion.

The result marked United’s fourth consecutive win under Carrick and strengthened their grip on fourth place in the Premier League table.

With momentum building and confidence clearly growing inside the squad, Manchester United are now firmly focused on securing Champions League football, and if their current trajectory continues, conversations about something bigger may not be far away.