Senior figure at Manchester United pushed for Roberto De Zerbi to replace Michael Carrick

Michael Carrick and Roberto De Zerbi faced off for the first time ever on the touchline on Saturday evening. The two managed their teams, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, into a fiery encounter, as goals went in at both ends of Old Trafford, as well as big tackles and a red card too.

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