Michael Carrick is demanding his Manchester United players to completely disconnect from history ahead of Sunday’s clash with Fulham at Old Trafford.

The interim manager has overseen a quick transformation in the two weeks since taking charge, securing back to back statement victories over Manchester City and league leaders Arsenal.

Despite the euphoria surrounding those results, Carrick insists that past successes and historical home records will have zero impact when the whistle blows this weekend.

The former United midfielder has implemented a “cult of common sense” at the club, ditching complex tactical structures in favor of a balanced back four and a focus on emotional control.

While the Carrick bounce has lifted United into the top-four battle, the manager warned that consistency is the hardest thing to achieve in football and requires total focus on the present.

United enter the fixture aiming to extend an impressive seven-match unbeaten league run, though they must do so without breakout star Patrick Dorgu, who is sidelined with a serious hamstring injury.

Joshua Zirkzee has returned to first-team training after a period of absence and could be involved in the matchday squad.

Fulham arrive at Old Trafford sitting seventh in the Premier League table after losing just once in their last eight outings under Marco Silva.

While United have won 30 of their 42 total meetings with the Cottagers, Fulham have proven to be giant killers at times, including a dramatic 2-1 win at Old Trafford last February.

Fulham face a United side that has found a new clinical edge, scoring five goals in their last two matches.

Carrick has dismissed concerns regarding United’s previous inconsistencies at home, stating that the group is now operating with a clarity of purpose.

The focus remains on “doing the basics well,” a mantra that has seen local hero Kobbie Mainoo return to the heart of a midfield that finally looks capable of controlling top-four opposition.

For Carrick, Sunday is not about building on a legacy, but about ensuring that United’s current momentum becomes the new standard rather than a temporary surge.