LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said the 21-year-old D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. She was reported missing by her family in 2024, when she was 13. Authorities, who described her Monday as a “runaway,” said she was 14 when she was killed.

A criminal complaint says he had engaged in continuous sexual abuse of Rivas Hernandez from September 2023 to September 2024.

Prosecutors allege he killed her using a sharp object on or around April 23, 2025 — the date she was last known to be alive and was headed to the singer’s house in the Hollywood Hills — and mutilated her body about two weeks later.

The murder charges included special circumstances — lying in wait, committing crime for financial gain and murdering the witness in an investigation — that could carry the death penalty. Prosecutors haven’t announced whether they will seek it. Burke is also charged with lewd and lascivious acts with a person under 14 and mutilating a body.

Attorneys for the Houston-born alt-pop singer said he was innocent in a statement released after homicide detectives arrested him on Thursday at a home in Hollywood.

“Let us be clear — the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death,” the lawyers said. A new request for comment to Burke’s lawyers on the charges was not immediately answered.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman called the case “a parent’s nightmare.”

“Celeste, a 14-year-old at that time, went to Mr. Burke’s house in the Hollywood Hills. She was never heard from again,” Hochman said at Monday’s press conference.

The long-dead body of Rivas Hernandez was found inside a Tesla that was towed from the Hollywood Hills on Sept. 8, a day after she would have turned 15. Her family had reported her missing from her hometown of Lake Elsinore, about 70 miles (112 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles.

Authorities did not publicly name Burke as a suspect until his arrest. And his lawyers’ statement last week, in which said they “will vigorously defend David’s innocence,” was the first time they weighed in publicly.

The singer had been under investigation by an LA County grand jury looking into the death. The probe was officially secret, but its existence — and his designation as its target — was revealed in February when his mother, father and brother objected in a Texas court to subpoenas demanding they testify.

The 2023 Tesla Model Y was registered in the singer’s name at the Texas address of his subpoenaed family members, according to court filings from prosecutors. It had been towed from an upscale Hollywood Hills neighborhood where it had been sitting as though it was abandoned.

Police investigators searching the Tesla in a tow yard found a cadaver bag “covered with insects and a strong odor of decay,” court documents said. Detectives partially unzipped a bag and found a head and torso.

Investigators from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office removed the bag and “discovered the arms and legs had been severed from the body,” according to court documents. A second black bag was found under the first, and dismembered body parts were inside it. No cause of death has been publicly revealed, and police got a judge to block the release details of the autopsy. On Friday, the medical examiner told The Associated Press the court order remained in place after Burke’s arrest, and suggested to ask the police whether they would ask to lift it. Hochman said Monday that the coroner’s report would be released “shortly.”

The family of Rivas Hernandez has remained private and has not made any public statements on her death or the case.

“I had the chance to meet with some of the family members of Celeste and their grief in incalculable as to what happened to their daughter,” Hochman said.

D4vd, pronounced “David,” gained popularity among Gen Z for his blend of indie rock, R&B and lo-fi pop. He went viral on TikTok in 2022 with the hit “Romantic Homicide,” which peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. He then signed with Darkroom and Interscope Records and released his debut EP “Petals to Thorns” and a follow-up, “The Lost Petals,” in 2023.

The Associated Press confirmed that D4vd was dropped by Interscope last year.

When the body was discovered, the singer continued his North American tour, but when reports of his possible involvement spread widely, he canceled the final two shows and a European tour that was to follow.

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AP Music Writer Maria Sherman contributed reporting from New York.

Klaudia Zakrzewska, known online as Klaudiaglam, was among three people injured in the alleged collision on Argyll Street in central London in the early hours of Sunday morning

An influencer and former X Factor contestant has been charged following a collision outside a Soho nightclub that left three people injured.

The incident occurred at approximately 4.30am on Sunday (April 19) on Argyll Street, close to the Inca nightclub, when a vehicle struck pedestrians. Among those hit was social media personality Klaudiaglam, whose real name is Klaudia Zakrzewska. Video footage circulating online shows her being struck and trapped underneath the car before bystanders rushed to her aid.

Two other individuals were also hurt – a man in his 50s who had been unlocking his e-scooter, and a woman. The man sustained life-changing injuries and was transported to hospital, while the woman, thought to be in her 30s, was treated for less severe injuries.

The Met Police have confirmed the arrest of Gabrielle Carrington, 29, also known as RIELLEUK, and stated she has been charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm and drink driving. She has been remanded in custody pending her initial appearance at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 21 April.

In recent years, Carrington has established herself as an influencer, amassing 362,000 followers on Instagram, where she can be seen posing alongside a black Mercedes, reports the Daily Star.

Carrington initially rose to prominence as a teenager when she progressed to the live finals of The X Factor in 2013 as part of girl group Miss Dynamix, winning praise from judges including Gary Barlow. In recent times, she has built up a substantial social media presence, boasting approximately 362,000 followers on Instagram.

Emergency services were called following reports that “a car had been involved in a collision with pedestrians” in central London.

Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, of Specialist Crime South, said: “As our enquiries continue, our thoughts are with those injured and their loved ones.

“While this incident took place in the early hours of the morning, venues in the area were still open, and we believe a number of people will have seen what happened.

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“I would urge anyone who witnessed the collision, or any activity prior to it that they feel may be of relevance, to come forward.

“The information you have – however minor you believe it may be – could be of crucial importance to investigators.”

Officers have confirmed the incident is not being treated as terror-related. Anyone with information is urged to get in touch with the Met Police by calling 101, quoting reference 3374/19APR. Officers have also highlighted that details can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel receives its world premiere stage adaptation, directed by Adam Penford. On a blazing English country estate in the summer of 1935, 13-year-old Briony Tallis witnesses a passionate scene between her sister Cecilia and their housekeeper’s son, Robbie – and will go on to make an accusation that will fatally alter their lives. Stretching from the 1930s past the Second World War to the present-day, this version comes courtesy of Christopher Hampton, who wrote the 2007 film adaptation with Keira Knightley and James McAvoy and whose theatrical hits include Les Liaisons Dangereuses and The Philanthropist.

Festival Theatre, Chichester

Booking: May 29-Jun 20

Tickets: cft.org.uk

Game of Thrones: The Mad King

George RR Martin’s epic fantasy world comes to the RSC in this surefire blockbuster adaptation, directed by Dominic Cooke. Set a decade before the events of the novels, Duncan Macmillan’s prequel unfolds at a decisive jousting tournament in the castle of Harrenhal as spring arrives. Lovers meet, revellers celebrate, and a plot against the Mad King brews. Witness the events that shaped Westeros! Martin has called the RSC “the obvious choice” for the spin-off premiere, citing Shakespeare’s influence on his work.

Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

Booking: summer 2026 dates tbc, public booking from April 24

Tickets: rsc.org.uk

The Silence of the Lambs

It does now seem, as staggering as it may be, that civil servants in the Foreign Office felt laws of confidentiality prevented them from revealing to anyone that Peter Mandelson had failed his vetting and so they went ahead and gave him security clearance. It is utterly baffling.

It must also be baffling to members of the public that someone can be appointed to a job before their references have been taken up, and when those references suggest they are unsuitable for the role, their appointment continues regardless.

Indeed, the Cabinet Secretary Simon Case saw how ridiculous this would look and advised Mr Starmer to go through all the vetting before making the appointment, but Mr Starmer ignored that advice because it went contrary to the normal order of things in the Foreign Office.

Mr Starmer’s defence is that “nobody told me”; however, it is also true that he never went out of his way to ask. Even with a barrister’s brain that is trained to see when crucial evidence is missing, even with a politician’s mindset that Mandelson might be trouble given his track record of causing a previous Labour Prime Minister great embarrassment, Mr Starmer couldn’t see the bigger picture and ask.

Perhaps he was blinded by his desire to get Mr Mandelson into the job. It is true that Mandelson had certain oleaginous skills that might ingratiate him to the Trump administration, but Mr Starmer has not explained why the appointment was so “weirdly rushed”.

Mr Starmer again yesterday apologised for appointing Mandelson, but it doesn’t matter how many times he apologises, the error can’t be wiped clean. And nor can the stain.

LookFantastic’s ‘Treats of the Week’ includes 40% off cult-favourite beauty products that are highly praised by shoppers

Beauty lovers looking to try new products or top up on some makeup, skin and haircare favourites at a much cheaper price might want to consider the LookFantastic ‘treats of the week’ sale that is currently running on their website.

These beauty deals can also make for a good gift idea for any upcoming birthdays, anniversaries or for a little self treat.

Makeup favourite Charlotte Tilbury is also offering 20% on makeup bundles, like the Charlotte’s Award-winning Complexion Trio, which has been reduced from £89 to £62.30.

Elsewhere, the Cult Beauty Scalp to Sole Edit (Worth over £130) has been reduced from £45 to £33.75. It is a curation of seven high-end beauty products, three of them being full size.

The LookFantastic treats of the week includes offers on makeup, fragrance skincare and haircare. Here is a list of what the site has to offer:

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum 150ml ,was £177 now £88.50

The popular fragrance is currently 50% off in the LookFantastic week-long deal. The deal is currently running on the 150ml bottle size, which is the biggest perfume size reduced to £88.50, a significant price drop in comparison to the 90ml bottle which is £95.90 reduced from £137.

The Black Opium perfume is a fragrance favourite. One shopper described it as an “absolutely gorgeous perfume that lasts for hours and hours and get lots of compliments.”

However, another said: “Smells really strong and smoky. Would recommend to people who likes strong fragrances.”

Olaplex Healthier Hair Bundle V2, was £38.50 now £23

The Olaplex Healthier Hair bundle features the Bond Maintenance shampoo and conditioner along with the bonding oil, smoother and hair smoother. It is the ideal bundle to purchase if you are looking to start a haircare journey.

Olaplex is a renowned brand for ‘instant and long term’ hair improvement results. A review of the £30 full size Olaplex No.4 Fine Bond Maintenance Shampoo said: “This seems to work wonders with my curly hair. My hair always feels strong and really clean as well as looking really shiny!”

L’Oréal Paris Elvive Growth Booster Full Routine Bundle, was £42.97 now £21.48

Another haircare option on offer is the Loreal Elvive Growth Boost bundle which includes the collections anti hair loss shampoo, hair thickening conditioner and the hair loss scalp serum.

The bundle has been reduced by 50% and is said to “minimise the risk of breakage and hair fall out, leaving the strands with visibly stronger, longer and thicker results.”

But one shopper has said: “Tried this bundle after suffering from hair loss. I don’t find a substantial difference however the shampoo and conditioner were fantastic – non greasy and smells lovely.”

Another shopper said: “Been using for 6 weeks and growth is promising. Less shedding and baby hairs.”

YSL Loveshine Lipstick, Make Me Blush and Black Opium Glitter Bundle, was £94 now £56.58

This high-end Yves Saint Laurent trio includes the candy glaze gloss stick, liquid blush and a 7.5ml Black Opium Glitter perfume. The YSL beauty icons have been slashed in price at LookFantastic and with a £37.42 saving, the trio is described as “perfect for gifting or treating yourself.”

Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream and Toner Duo, was £76.50 now 45.90

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The Elemis pro collagen duo includes a soothing apricot toner and marine cream with SP30. The toner is described as perfect to maintain the “skin’s pH levels by hydrating and visibly soothing skin.”

The marine cream is “designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines, the cream delivers up to 24 hours of hydration and provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.”

Shoppers can save £30.60 on the skincare duo at LookFantastic.

Jamie Varley, 37, is accused of murdering Preston Davey, one, along with 25 other charges.

A baby was sexually assaulted by a teacher who then filmed him fighting for his life, a murder trial has heard. Preston Davey, 13 months, died after being taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital in July 2023.

Preston Crown Court heard today that Jamie Varley, 37, was alleged to have “routinely ill-treated” Preston just weeks after adopting him. Varley was said to have taken indecent pictures and videos of the 13-month-old.

Varley is accused of killing Preston along with 25 other charges while his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, is accused of causing or allowing the death of the child and four other offences. Both men deny all the charges against them, reports the Mirror.

Both accused sat in the dock just yards from Preston’s mother in the public gallery.

Peter Wright KC, prosecuting, told the court that Varley sexually assaulted Preston on the day he died and shortly before, causing serious internal injuries. He then failed to seek medical help causing further harm.

Footage of Preston, recorded by Varley, was found on Varley’s phone which showed the child lying on a bed that day. The court heard that Preston was showing physical signs of respiratory arrest, and his lips were blue.

The prosecution say Varley just carried on recording and did not attempt to help Preston.

Preston’s short life had “more than its share of misfortune”, the court was told. He had been a “perfectly healthy boy” before he was adopted by Varley and McGowan-Fazakerley in April 2023 despite being put in emergency foster care after his birth

Following his adoption, Preston was admitted to hospital with injuries three times in just under four months before he died on July 27.

Mr Wright told the jury: “This is inevitably a highly emotionally charged case. It’s a terrible case because it involves the death of a very, very young child. It is inevitable that it will provoke strong feelings in anyone who hears the details of this case.”

Preston was born on June 16, 2022 before he was placed with the defendants for them to adopt in April 2023, living at their home on Staining Road, Blackpool.

Mr Wright told the court that Preston was taken to A&E at Blackpool Victoria Hospital at around 6.30pm on July 27 by the defendants. He was unconscious and in a state of cardiac arrest.

Despite the best efforts of doctors, Preston was pronounced dead less than an hour later.

A post-mortem examination revealed that Preston had died as a result of an acute upper airways obstruction which was caused by smothering most likely with a hand or soft fabric or by the insertion of an object or objects into his mouth.

Mr Wright said: “As terrible as it is, this tragedy was not the result of some dreadful yet unforeseen accident, or natural phenomenon. The evidence gathered during the investigation into his untimely death revealed a much more sinister pathology.

“We say the evidence demonstrates that he was murdered by one of the people entrusted with his wellbeing; one of his proposed adoptive parents.

“We say the person responsible for killing Preston Davey was the defendant, Jamie Varley. But that was not the only tragedy to befall him when in the care of these defendants.

“In the final months of his brief life, we say he was routinely ill-treated, sexually abused and physically assaulted.”

Preston had sustained around 40 injuries over the course of the four months he had been in the defendant’s care according to the post-mortem. These included 30 external bruises, a fracture to his upper left arm and internal bruising to his mouth, throat and other parts of his body.

Mr Wright said that Varley was mostly responsible for Preston’s injuries but evidence recovered by detectives implicates both men in sexual assault.

On the day he died at the time of or shortly before the final fatal assault, Varley had sexually assaulted the baby causing internal injuries, while home alone with the child and his co-accused out at work, it was alleged.

After Varley’s arrest and the seizure of his mobile phone, the footage was found that he had recorded earlier that day of the little boy lying on a bed with physical and obvious signs of respiratory arrest, but the defendant did not attempt recovery or seek medical help.

It was only later that both defendants took Preston to hospital, by which time it was too late to save him. While McGowan-Fazakerley was out at work when Varley fatally assaulted him, he had joint responsibility for caring for the child, had daily contact and should have been aware of what was going on and protected the youngster.

But not only was he aware of the abuse, he participated in it, Mr Wright said. The prosecutor warned jurors to “steel themselves” as images of the child were shown on screen, the prosecution said, after he had been sexually assaulted.

Varley had also taken a number of images and videos of the abuse, but these were not “happy snaps of family life” – but indecent images, the jury was told. The defendants appeared to be a happy, stable couple, but that was far from the truth, Mr Wright said.

Varley denies murder, manslaughter, two counts of assault by penetration, five counts of cruelty to a child, grievous bodily harm, sexual assault of a child, 13 counts of taking indecent photos or videos of a child, one of distributing an indecent photo of a child, to his co-accused, and one of making an indecent photo. McGowan-Fazakerley denies allowing the death of a child, three counts of child cruelty and one count of the sexual assault of a child.

The trial was adjourned until Tuesday morning.

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An application proposes installing a pergola in the outdoor seating area of the Dark Horse Espresso Bar, on the corner of Bishopthorpe Road and South Bank Avenue.

The coffee house’s application stated it would enhance the area which would remain in keeping with the vibrant café culture of Bishopthorpe Road.

A louvered pergola would be mounted on an outside wall and positioned above the outdoor seating area at the front of the building.

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It would provide shelter and replace an existing umbrella which has struggled to stay up during strong winds, exposing the area to rain.

The pergola will be finished in dark grey metal to match the colour scheme of the outside of the building.

Plans stated the scale of the pergola was modest and it would not dominate the front of the building.

The application stated: “Bishopthorpe Road is a well-established and
vibrant mixed-use high street, characterised by a variety of independent shops, cafés, and small commercial premises at ground floor level, with residential accommodation typically located above a few properties seen on the street.

“The street is widely recognised for its strong local identity and active frontage, contributing to a lively and well-used public realm.

“The proposal represents a modest and functional addition that supports the existing commercial use, enhances the quality of the outdoor seating provision, and responds appropriately to the character and activity of Bishopthorpe Road.

“The proposed pergola will provide shelter over the existing outdoor seating area, enhancing the usability and functionality of the space while respecting the active frontage and vibrant café culture of Bishopthorpe Road.”

Mark Edwards, originally from Australia, and his York-born wife Laura received planning permission to convert the former kitchen showroom at 147 Bishopthorpe Road into a café in 2023.

They have run the Dark Horse Espresso Bar in Shambles Market since 2018.

As tensions in the Middle East continue, the Head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, said we are heading for “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced.”

It stems from the pinch-off of oil, gas and other vital supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

In an interview with Associated Press, he warned that flight cancellations could begin “soon” if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war.

Now, Rhys Jones, a travel insurance expert at Go.Compare travel, has issued his own warning.

He explained: “The suggestion that jet fuel supplies could tighten in the coming weeks highlights how quickly travel plans can be disrupted by global events.

“Having suitable insurance in place as soon as you book can make a significant difference if circumstances change. 

“So, if you’re worried about your summer holiday being affected by the conflict, it’s not too late to get a policy in place and give you peace of mind.” 

Travel insurance provides far broader protection than just medical cover and lost belongings.

If you need to cancel a trip due to bereavement, a deterioration in health or similar circumstances, it can help mitigate the financial impact. 

And if external factors lead to cancellations or disruption to your holiday, it may help you recover some of the associated costs. 

For those with annual policies, Rhys also suggests checking that your policy covers your destination: “It’s easy to assume an annual policy covers every trip and country, but insurers typically group countries into regions, and higher-cost areas may require an upgraded level of cover. 

“Because of higher and more complex healthcare costs, some policies exclude destinations such as the USA, Canada or parts of the Caribbean unless additional cover is purchased.

“Taking the time to check could prevent costly surprises.”   

Other travel checks you should make:

• Length-of-stay limits, as many policies restrict individual trips to 30 or 45 days
• Whether winter sports or specialist activities are included, as these are often optional extras
• Cruise cover, which is usually required for sea-based holidays
• Policy details before departure, to avoid unexpected gaps in protection

And if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened, Birol said that for Europe: “I can tell you soon we will hear the news that some of the flights from city A to city B might be cancelled as a result of a lack of jet fuel.

Where is going to be affected?

Birol said that for Europe: “I can tell you soon we will hear the news that some of the flights from city A to city B might be cancelled as a result of a lack of jet fuel.

“The countries that will suffer the most will not be those whose voices are heard a lot.

“It will be mainly the developing countries. Poorer countries in Asia, in Africa and in Latin America,” said the Turkish economist and energy expert who has led the IEA since 2015.

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Hundreds of people marched through Epsom despite police insisting they had found no evidence of a gang rape offence or that asylum seekers were involved so far.

Dozens of people, some riding motorbikes, shut down Epsom town centre in Surrey on Monday night.

Some started throwing eggs at a block of flats, believed by protesters to hold asylum seekers.

Shortly after riot police charged them down, pinning one man to the floor.

Eggs and a beer can were hurled at the police line as people shouted ‘You are going to start a riot’.

It came after detectives investigating an alleged rape of a woman outside of a church after she left a nightclub said there is no evidence the incident took place as reported or that any immigrants or asylum seekers were involved.

Surrey police said earlier this week a woman in her 20s reported being attacked by a group of men on her way home from Labyrinth night club in the early hours of Saturday outside Epsom Methodist Church.

They added the rape was believed to have taken place between 2am and 4am and left the victim ‘very shaken’.

But Surrey Police said in their latest statement: ‘We are aware that speculation and concern about the report we received remains, and we reiterate that our enquiries remain ongoing.

‘These enquiries have included reviewing an extensive amount of CCTV footage from the area, carrying out forensics investigations and conducting house-to-house enquiries. To date, we have not found any evidence that the offence took place as reported.’

The spokesman added on the protests: ‘As soon as we are made aware of any protests taking place in Surrey, we always try and engage with those organising this activity, along with our partners and the local community, to ensure everyone’s views can be heard.

‘While we respect the right to lawful protest and will always aim to balance the rights of all parties involved, criminal offences and public disorder will not be tolerated, and we will always take robust action against anyone who commits a criminal offence.’

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Michael Carrick has impressed Manchester United’s former players since taking charge as interim manager with the Red Devils in the battle for a top three finish

Manchester United legends Ryan Giggs and Patrice Evra have thrown their weight behind Michael Carrick for the permanent manager’s position at Old Trafford. Evra has also slammed United’s ownership for transforming the club into Chelsea with their constant managerial changes since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.

The Red Devils are yet to announce who will take charge next season, with numerous high-profile bosses linked following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal in January. Luis Enrique, Carlo Ancelotti, and Thomas Tuchel have been among those touted for the vacancy at the club.

Interim boss and former United midfielder Carrick has emerged as a strong candidate following his outstanding work in temporary charge thus far. The 44-year-old has positioned United to within a maximum of six further points from securing Champions League qualification. Carrick’s team currently occupy third place with only five matches remaining.

Two of his ex-teammates have told Rio Ferdinand on the Rio Presents podcast that the former Middlesbrough manager deserves the role permanently. Giggs, who registered a club record 963 outings for United, has outlined why Carrick’s contribution shouldn’t be underestimated.

The 52-year-old also highlighted how his choices for the coaching staff have proved invaluable. He said: “The hardest thing to do as a manager is win games.

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“He’s winning games. It’s hard at this time of the season to really stamp your own philosophy, your own principles of play. We all know you need a pre-season. You might need a couple of pre-seasons to bring in your own players and identify how you want to play.

“I think there’s a lot to be said about him being a brilliant footballer, great bloke, but actually he’s a football guy as well, you’ve seen that on the pitch, he’s a clever guy. Even the staff that he’s got in, I thought it was a great move, getting a bit of experience. People who know the club and the players will respect.

“You’ve got obviously Johnny [Evans] who’s been in the dressing room recently, Steve Holland, someone who’s looking out from in, and just brings a little bit of experience and maybe something different that people within the club don’t see.”

Asked about his own stint as caretaker boss at the club in 2014 following David Moyes‘ dismissal, Giggs added: “I think every manager that goes into a role now is like an interim because you don’t get time. I think 20 or 30 years ago, you’re looking at the long-term, you’re buying players in.

“You can’t do that anymore, you’ve got to look at the short term and long term, and I think Michael will do that. I think another sign of a good manager is the team that he leaves behind.

“Ruben Amorim took a lot of stick for the way that he played. I didn’t enjoy watching it, but actually, I think some of his signings have been good, and I think we’re now seeing that now, so, even though his legacy probably isn’t great with results and performances, actually, he’s left the club in a pretty good place.”

Evra, however, thinks discussions about Carrick taking the reins permanently should be put on hold until the campaign concludes, though he finds it hard to understand why anyone else would be preferred. The 44-year-old said: “I don’t know why they think too much about the future.

“The present is for Carra [Carrick] to get the top four spots. That’s the goal.

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“We keep saying experience or whatever, but look at [Mikel] Arteta and Arsenal. They gave him five years, and he still didn’t win. We try with big names like [Jose] Mourinho and [Louis] van Gaal. We try with [Ruben] Amorim.

“So that’s why, for me, saying Carra should get the job, this is not the question of the day. This is not the question of the moment. Carra is doing a good job, so let’s be behind him. Then at the end of the season, if he doesn’t qualify, then I will understand if some people say, ‘OK, we need a new manager,’ but I don’t know if he will work.

“Personally, I couldn’t believe with the first game against City and the way we played, it doesn’t matter about the result. I was like, ‘wow, all the players are passionate.’ So why don’t we have someone from the house? He knows the club. He’s really calm.”

Evra then drew comparisons between the revolving door of managers at United in recent years and the situation at Chelsea. He added: “We will have to start from zero. I just feel we’ve become like Chelsea. This is not United.

“Normally we need consistency and we we try with Amorim and to be honest, I was in shock. Yes, the results weren’t there, but I was thinking, ‘they will give him more time.’ Then they bring in Carra and he is doing miracles.”

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