United star’s remarkable record under Carrick continues after victory vs. Brentford

Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Brentford earlier this week extended a fine run for Diogo Dalot since Michael Carrick’s arrival. Carrick turnaround United have looked like a completely different outfit since Carrick was named Ruben Amorim’s temporary replacement at the start of the year. During Amorim’s tenure, United endured significant inconsistency, accompanied by controversies on and off the field. Since Carrick’s arrival, performances have improved markedly, and the club now stands on the cusp of Champions League qualification. Carrick has managed 13 games. He has registered nine victories, two draws and two losses. At present, the Red Devils sit in third place in the Premier League table, three points above bitter rivals Liverpool. United need just two points from their remaining four games to mathematically book their slot in next season’s Champions League. The transformation Carrick has overseen has made him the frontrunner to secure the Old Trafford hot seat on a permanent basis. While other managers like Andoni Iraola, Julian Nagelsmann, Oliver Glasner and Gareth Southgate have also been mentioned to be in the running, Carrick enjoys significant support both internally and outside the club. Dalot has become a key player for Carrick. The victory over Brentford means the full-back has still not experienced defeat in any match he has started under the legendary midfielder. Brilliant run As United highlight, the team has not lost a game when Dalot has been named in the starting XI by Carrick.  The Portugal international only came on as a substitute during the 2-1 loss to Newcastle in March. He was also on the bench when United suffered a shock defeat at the hands of historic rivals Leeds United. Dalot is unbeaten across his last 14 starts for the club, dating as far back as the 2-1 loss vs. Aston Villa. Amorim was still the head coach at the time. Only Luke Shaw (34) has made more Premier League appearances than Dalot in the United squad this season. Dalot stands level with Casemiro (32). United will be praying Dalot’s remarkable streak stays intact when Liverpool visit on Sunday. Feature image Justin Setterfield via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!