London, May 22 -- Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Michael Carrickas their permanent head coach on a two-year contract.
The 44-year-old took interim charge after Ruben Amorim was sacked in January and has delivered Champions League qualification with an impressive run of form.
Former Middlesbrough boss Carrick has led United to a guaranteed third place in the Premier League after Sunday's thrilling win over Nottingham Forest.
He has won 11 of his 16 matches in charge and has been named on a six-man shortlist for the Premier League's manager of the season award. No top-flight club has won more points thanthe 36 United have collected since Carrick's appointment on January 13, according to Xinhua.
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