Nottingham Forest can ruin Michael Carrick’s party as appointment edges closer

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Credit: Imago Thu 14 May 2026 6:30, UK Nottingham Forest will take on Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, on a day that could see Michael Carrick appointed permanently.The former Middlesbrough manager has been in charge on an interim basis since January, replacing Ruben Amorim after he was dismissed. There had been some doubt over the 44-year-old’s permanent appointment, but there is now a feeling that a decision is near.Nottingham Forest have clinched Premier League safety already this season, but they will hope to finish the season positively under Vitor Pereira. ⚽ Nottingham Forest Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Nottingham Forest fixture.

VISIT THE FOREST MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Nottingham Forest looking to spoil Old Trafford partyFormer chief scout Mick Brown exclusively told Football Insider last week that Man United are certain to appoint Carrick in the coming weeks. Nottingham Forest facing own management decisionsNottingham Forest have had a resurgence under the management of Pereira, who arrived on an 18-month contract in February.

The 57-year-old has overseen eight wins in 18 games since his arrival, losing just one of the last 12 across all competitions.Nottingham Forest may have even got to the Europa League final after taking a 1-0 lead into the second leg of the semi-final, but were beaten by Aston Villa at Villa Park.But there have been suspicions that Pereira’s job may not be completely safe. The Nottingham Forest manager will hope that a strong end to the season will be enough to convince decision-makers of his ability to lead them forward.