Manchester United have moved quickly to appoint an interim head coach, with Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in a straight fight.

Both met club bosses at Old Trafford. Carrick impressed, while Solskjaer’s strong fan backing still counts.

United want the new coach in place fast to prepare for the Manchester derby. Darren Fletcher has stepped aside, leaving the Premier League as the club’s only focus.

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