An awestruck Matheus Cunha compared Michael Carrick’s “magic” impact to that of Manchester United’s legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson, explaining how the former midfielder’s endless stories from the past have inspired the current side’s remarkable uptick in form. Carrick extended his strong record as United’s interim with a 3–2 victory over Liverpool on Sunday afternoon to cement the club’s spot in third place and guarantee Champions League qualification for next season after a two-year absence. United were seventh when Carrick took the helm, narrowly beating out Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the race of former players to replace Ruben Amorim. No Premier League club boasts a better record than the Red Devils since the change in coach, prompting many to consider Carrick the favorite for a full-time position once the season concluded. It has been a staggering turnaround.…