Michael Carrick asks Man United not to get carried away with euphoria after dramatic victory over Arsenal.

Interim Manchester United manager Michael Carrick asserted that the euphoria of the victory at Emirates must not end as a one-night story. Behind the dramatic 3-2 win over Arsenal, MU immediately shifted focus to one crucial thing: maintaining momentum.

The victory at the home of the Premier League leader became the initial affirmation of the Carrick era. So far, Carrick's steps have been perfect since being appointed interim manager following the sacking of Ruben Amorim in early January 2026. 

Two matches, two 2-0 victories over Manchester City and now a sensational win against Arsenal, have propelled MU upward to the top of the standings.

But for Carrick, this brilliant result isn't the end, but rather the beginning of greater demands.

"We must capitalize on this confidence momentum and harness the existing emotions. The players have had an extraordinary week and that must continue," stated Carrick post-match, quoted from the club's official website on Monday.

At Emirates Stadium, MU displayed long-lost character. They trailed first due to an own goal by Lisandro Martinez, but responded swiftly and decisively.

Arsenal's defensive error was exploited by Bryan Mbeumo to equalize, reigniting the visiting team's confidence. 

United's gameplay matured in the second half. Patrick Dorgu's beautiful goal put the Red Devils ahead before Mikel Merino leveled. Matheus Cunha's powerful strike from outside the penalty box secured MU's victory.

Carrick attributed this win to the balance between attacking bravery and defensive resilience.

“The goals were fantastic and at times our play was extremely dangerous. In other moments we had to defend, so it was a complete performance," Carrick said.

Nevertheless, Carrick refused to bask in praise. He stressed the importance of humility and understanding the process behind this victory.

"Wins like this don't come easily, so we must preserve it and utilize it again," he said. 

Statistics underscore this victory's significance. It marks Manchester United's first Premier League win at Arsenal's home since 2017.

This triumph recalls Carrick's brief 2021 interim manager period when he also recorded an unbeaten streak.

Conversely, this defeat deals a heavy blow to Arsenal. Mikel Arteta's side failed to extend their lead at the summit and now hold just a four-point advantage over their nearest title rival.