Roy Keane still found time to give a brutally honest view on Michael Carrick's placement as Manchester United boss despite an incredible 3-2 win over Arsenal.
Carrick got off to a dream start as caretaker boss when he led United to a 2-0 win over rivals Manchester City in the derby at Old Trafford.
United were thoroughly deserving of the victory and played with an energy and swagger that had been lacking under previous manager Ruben Amorim.
The Red Devils proved it was anything but a one-off with a win that was even more impressive as they came from behind to beat the league leaders in their own backyard.
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After Lisandro Martinez put through his own net, Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu, both goalscorers last week, turned things around to put United in the lead.
Dorgu's stunning strike was cancelled out by Mikel Merino seven minutes from time but substitute Matheus Cunha popped up with the winner for United, giving them a first victory at the Emirates in eight years.
Carrick has already had a transformative impact at United in such a short space of time and the 13-time Premier League winners are sitting in fourth with 38 points from 23 games.
However, former captain Keane is not getting too excited and believes United should not repeat their move with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back in 2019 and give Carrick the job on a full-time basis.
When asked by Micah Richards on Sky Sports, Keane stated: "The job? You’re being silly now. No, he’s had two great performances but anybody can win two games. It’s what he does until the end of the season.
"Even if they get fourth I wouldn't be convinced he's the man for the job. Absolutely not. They need a bigger and better manager.
“But, he’s got the opportunity, what a chance it is for him and, do you know what, he’s taking it so fair play to him.”
Carrick's contract lasts until the end of the season and a whole of managers have been linked with the post, including Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva.
Next up for United is a visit of Fulham on Sunday 1 February.
Topics: Roy Keane, Manchester United, Michael Carrick
Josh Lawless