Next-season managers in the spotlight as United and Liverpool weigh futures
After United’s 3-2 win over Liverpool seals a Champions League spot for United and leaves Liverpool needing a few more points, the big question becomes who will run each club next season. Carrick’s interim tenure at United could become permanent if directors are convinced by his work, while Arne Slot’s position at Liverpool appears stable for now despite a difficult campaign and injuries that have tested the new system. The piece notes Diogo Jota’s death, ongoing injury woes, and a transfer-in flux that helped explain Liverpool’s dip, and it highlights United’s fresher schedule as a factor in evaluating leadership as both clubs plot their futures.