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'Carrick's at the wheel man, let him sign the contract!': Jamie Carragher ruthlessly mocks Rio Ferdinand's premature backing of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2019 as Man United book Champions League knockout stage with victory over Villarreal

Jamie Carragher couldn't help but poke fun at Manchester United and Rio Ferdinand, following Michael Carrick's first win as interim manager.

United took a crucial 2-0 victory away at Villarreal in the Champions League, which puts them in the driving seat in Group F and secured qualification to the knockout stage.

It was a ray of hope in what has been a dark week for the Red Devils, but one of their former rivals Carragher saw the opportune moment to make a dig.

Rio Ferdinand's now infamous 2019 tirade in favour of Man United offering Ole Gunnar Solskjaer whatever terms he wants has been ruthlessly mocked by Jamie Carragher

Man Utd might not thank me, but get the contract out put it on the table & let him sign it, let him right whatever numbers he wants, let him sign the contract.