SUPPORTERS joked Michael Carrick “is every Manchester United fan” after footage of his wild derby celebrations emerged.

Carrick, 44, took charge of his first match in his latest stint as interim boss on Saturday.

NINTCHDBPICT001052838164Michael Carrick loved Manchester United’s goals against City NINTCHDBPICT001052838184He jumped into the celebrations with his coachesCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk

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And he at Old Trafford.

It could have been even more but a further three goals were chalked off for offside.

But despite his mild and measured approach, especially in the media, Carrick let rip with his brilliant celebrations.

Video footage showed jump up and punch the air in delight when .

He then turned around to hug his backroom staff, including assistant Steve Holland.

And then when , there were more amazing scenes inside the home dugout.

Carrick leapt back from the touchline towards the bench, clenching his fists and shouting, just as most of the 74,000 fans inside Old Trafford did.

The ex-Middlesbrough manager ran up the steps for more celebrations with his coaching.

This time, Jonny Evans was in the thick of it.

And when he headed back to the edge of the pitch, Carrick gave another ‘get in’ fist pump.

The clips went viral on social media.

And plenty of fans flocked with brilliant posts in reply.

One said: “He was every one of us! Loved that.. Still living in the Derby fever.”

Another wrote: “Goosebumps.”

A third added: “Love this.”

A fourth commented: “Incredible reaction.”

And a final user joked: “More impressive is a Leeds United legend in Woodgate celebrating like he’s a boyhood United fan.”

in his second match, away at Arsenal on Sunday.

And rest assured, more important goals from the Red Devils will no doubt be greeted with more passionate celebrations from the short-term gaffer.

NINTCHDBPICT001052838173Jonny Evans was in the thick of the action Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier LeagueCarrick reacted like many of the fansCredit: AP