Carrick to take charge of United against Arsenal as Rangnick awaits visa

Michael Carrick will take charge of Manchester United Premier League clash against Arsenal on Thursday as interim manager Ralf Rangnick awaits his work visa, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday.

Rangnick on Monday agreed to join Man Utd from the Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow where he was the head of sports and development.

He will also not be on the bench during the Thursday clash due to legal red tape.

"Ralf Rangnick was announced as interim manager on Monday but, while the club follows the regulatory process around a work visa, Carrick will continue at the helm," a United statement said.

"Michael has communicated this to players and staff at Carrington in a busy week for the club."

The 63-year-old German will eventually take charge at United until the end of this season before moving into a two-year consultancy role at the club.

Carrick who is a former United midfielder and served as the club's assistant coach under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who was sacked last week over a spate of poor results is United's caretaker manager.

Under Carrick's reign, the club has won its Champions League match against Villareal and drew with League leaders Chelsea during the Sunday Premier League match.