Liverpool is one last audition for Michael Carrick - beat the old enemy and the job is his

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Andoni Iraola has been strongly linked with Manchester United as doubts remain about the Old Trafford hierarchy's long-term vision despite Michael Carrick's impact in the dugoutIn the grand scheme of things, it is probably a fair while since a match between Manchester United and Liverpool carried so little significance. Both teams will qualify for next season’s Champions League but the title race has been a two-horse affair for quite some time.And the palpable enmity between the two sets of supporters appears to have waned a little in recent times.

His Premier League title win last season should already have assured him of a third year.But there can be no denying confidence from the fanbase in Slot has ebbed away as the season has worn on. A straw poll of Liverpool supporters inside Old Trafford would likely show the majority are resigned to Slot staying another season but don't necessarily believe it's a good idea.That is why Slot could do with a statement performance against United.

But a victory would be even more important for Carrick.His record of nine wins, two draws and two defeats in his 13 Premier League games in charge should already mean he gets to start next season as United manager. But there are still murmurs around Old Trafford that some senior people at the club believe a bigger, more established name is needed.Or that a proven up-and-coming Premier League coach, such as Andoni Iraola, who was more strongly linked with United last week, would be a better option than Carrick.