'Everyone at Man Utd loves him' - Owen backs Carrick for job

This football update changes the short-term context around team momentum and matchup expectations.

Michael Owen says he "can't believe people are questioning" whether Michael Carrick should become the permanent manager of Manchester United.

From a prediction angle, confirmed squad and form details usually move confidence more than headline noise.

We will keep watching follow-up confirmations and reflect them in related predictions where relevant.