Man United Managers Since Sir Alex Ferguson Ranked on Points per Game

Manchester United's post-Ferguson PPG table highlights short-lived heroes and steady performers — Michael Carrick tops with 2.33 PPG from three games, while Mourinho (1.97) and Ten Hag (1.84) offer longer-term reliability. Betting outcome: prefer managers with sustained records (Mourinho/Ten Hag) for match-winner or season markets and avoid overweighting brief spells like Carrick's when staking on long-term manager-driven bets.

Manchester United's post-Ferguson managers ranked by points per game

Sir Alex Ferguson left an almost impossible benchmark: 2.01 points per game across 1,473 matches during 26 trophy-laden years. The decade since his exit has been defined by turnover, experiments and mixed returns. This analysis ranks every manager who led Manchester United after Ferguson by points per game (PPG), highlighting who delivered results and who struggled to steady the ship.

Why PPG matters — context for fans and punters

PPG offers a quick measure of on-field effectiveness, but sample size is crucial. Short interim spells can distort rankings, while long tenures reveal genuine trends. For bettors, managers with sustained PPG over many matches provide more dependable signals than those who top lists with handfuls of games.

Full ranking (post-Ferguson managers)

1. Michael Carrick — 3 games, 2.33 PPG

Carrick’s brief interim spell produced two wins and a draw, putting him top of the table by PPG. The caveat is obvious: three games is too small a sample to treat as predictive for long-term betting or expectations.

2. José Mourinho — 114 games, 1.97 PPG

Mourinho delivered tangible silverware, including a League Cup and Europa League, and produced one of the highest sustained PPG figures since Ferguson. His record suggests reliability in knockout competitions and short to medium-term league performance.

3. Erik ten Hag — 128 games, 1.84 PPG

Ten Hag rebuilt some competitive foundations, won the Carabao Cup, and returned United to Champions League places in his first season. Results fluctuated, but his PPG across a substantial sample makes him a credible benchmark for consistent league performance.

4. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer — 168 games, 1.84 PPG

Solskjaer’s long spell combined an electrifying interim start with more ordinary league returns as full-time boss. He restored optimism and Champions League qualifications but could not sustain title-challenger form.

5. Louis van Gaal — 103 games, 1.81 PPG

Van Gaal delivered an FA Cup and steady league finishes. His PPG is respectable over two seasons and reflects a pragmatic, trophy-winning tenure despite mixed fan reactions.

6. Ryan Giggs — 4 games, 1.75 PPG

Giggs steadied the team in an interim role with two wins, a draw and a defeat. Like other very short spells, the PPG is informative but limited in predictive value.

7. David Moyes — 51 games, 1.73 PPG

Moyes struggled to meet expectations in a difficult transitional period, producing a below-par PPG across his full campaign in charge and leaving after less than a year.

8. Ralf Rangnick — 29 games, 1.45 PPG

Appointed as an interim solution, Rangnick’s tenure failed to lift results consistently, leaving a low PPG across his brief stay and prompting further change.

9. Ruben Amorim — 63 games, 1.43 PPG

Amorim arrived with high hopes but could not reverse a slide in league form. A conservative tactical approach and inconsistent results culminated in his departure in January 2026, leaving United with their lowest-ever Premier League finishes across his spell.

Key takeaways for supporters and bettors

Managers with longer tenures and higher sustained PPG — Mourinho, Ten Hag and Solskjaer in this list — provide more reliable signals for betting on match outcomes and season markets. Short-term leaders on PPG, such as Carrick, should not be overvalued for long-term wagers. Managerial stability and squad quality remain decisive variables beyond raw PPG.

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