CARRICK OFF TO A FLYER

Mbeumo & Dorgu goals give new United boss huge-victory at reinvigorated Old Trafford

- By SIMON PEACH

MICHAEL CARRICK enjoyed a dream start to life in the Manchester United hotseat as Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu secured a morale-boosting 2-0 derby victory against title-chasing Manchester City.

The 198th competitive meeting of the crosstown rivals saw the side that started the day seventh in the Premier League host second and the Red Devils' former midfielder, captain and coach take charge for the first time since his return.

Carrick was this week named head coach until the end of the season and oversaw an immediate improvement, with second-half goals from Mbeumo and Dorgu securing United a deserved win against City at a reinvigorated Old Trafford.

It was an impressive all-round display from the hosts, who put a fraught fortnight following Ruben Amorim's acrimonious exit behind them in style on their way to a first victory since Boxing Day.

Pep Guardiola's side rarely threatened Carrick's men, who would have won by more was it not for some impressive Gianluigi Donnarumma saves, the woodwork and three goals being ruled out for offside.