On days like this, when the empire strikes back, everything inside Old Trafford feels different. An air of defiance takes hold of Manchester United, players and supporters alike, and the effect — on the pitch, in the stands — can be overpowering.

Michael Carrick got off to a flying start as Manchester United coach with a 2-0 win against Manchester City in the Premier League.

Who will Michael Carrick name in his United XI for the first game of his interim spell? Will Pep Guardiola spring any surprises?

Manchester City’s nine-game unbeaten run in the league comes to an end with a defeat at the hands of cross-town rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford, with Michael Carrick’s men moving to the fourth spot on the table as a result.

Manchester United takes on Manchester City in the Manchester Derby on Saturday at Old Trafford. How to watch: Fans can watch the match for FREE via a trial of DirecTV. You can also watch the Manchester Derby with a Sling Orange Day Pass for just $4.99.

Ruben Amorim has become the sixth Manchester United manager to be sacked in less than 13 years, with the Portuguese's hugely disappointing tenure coming to an end on Monday in acrimonious circumstances.

Michael Carrick's return to the Old Trafford dugout was a triumphant one as United outplayed City in the derby.

Manchester United dominated the 198th Manchester derby with a 2-0 win in a perfect start under interim head coach Michael Carrick. With a statement shake-up made by Carrick, United kept Manchester City on the defensive with countless first-half chances, before Bryan Mbeumo broke the deadlock in the second period at Old Trafford.