In the aftermath of the 3-2 win over Arsenal on Sunday, Keane was dismissing the prospect of Carrick becoming the next permanent United boss, even if they finish in the top four this season.
NATHAN SALT AT OLD TRAFFORD: Man United's new head coach headed out to support the Under-18s in the FA Youth Cup against Derby County, with Rooney alongside him with his son Kai in the squad.
NATHAN SALT AT OLD TRAFFORD: Goals from Brajan Gruda and Danny Welbeckdid the damage and while Benjamin Sesko handed United a lifeline with a late header, it wasn't enough.
Discussions on formations are often sore subjects when broached with Ruben Amorim. But privately at United there are grumblings from the powers-that-be about how the team is functioning.
NATHAN SALT AT ELLAND ROAD: Man United ground out a hard-fought and deserved point at fierce rivals Leeds United on Sunday lunchtime. Here is how the players rated.
NATHAN SALT IN WYTHENSHAWE: This star-studded group of over-35 ex-pros have just blown South Liverpool away 13-0 to continue their invincible start to the season.
Liverpool rounded off pre-season in style with a 7-3 aggregate win across two games against Athletic Club at Anfield. Our reporter NATHAN SALT came up with seven takeaways.
TOM COLLOMOSSE AND NATHAN SALT: The defender, who has extensive top-flight experience, is set to leave his club this summer and Wrexham are among the front runners for him.