Carrick becomes the sixth Man United boss to face Guardiola

MANCHESTER: Manchester United managers come and go with disturbing regularity and Pep Guardiola has faced a few since taking charge at Manchester City 10 years ago. On Saturday in fact, Michael Carrick becomes the sixth. That number sums up the varying fortunes of the Manchester rivals over the past decade, with City dominating the Premier League and conquering Europe while United have lurched from one crisis to another. Asked on Friday what the secret was to his longevity, Guardiola’s answer was brief. “Results,” he said. “If you don’t win, you’re sacked. So, we won a lot.