As first games in charge go, they don't come much bigger than an assignment against our crosstown rivals, Manchester City, at Old Trafford in the Premier League, but that is precisely what awaits the new boss at 12:30 GMT on Saturday.
Before then, however, journalists will get the chance to ask Carrick questions at our Carrington training base on Friday afternoon.
We'll be live-streaming that media briefing from 14:30 GMT on Friday 16 January across MUTV, ManUtd.com and in the United App.
Shortly after, the latter two platforms will have the press conference available to watch on demand, should you not be available to view it as it happens.