Manchester United's thrilling 2-1 victory over Brentford this week wasn't just another three points—it extended an impressive personal milestone for Diogo Dalot under interim boss Michael Carrick.

Since Carrick took over as Ruben Amorim's temporary replacement, United have been transformed. The inconsistency and off-field controversies that plagued Amorim's tenure have given way to a resurgent side now sitting third in the Premier League table, three points clear of bitter rivals Liverpool. With just two points needed from their remaining four matches, Champions League qualification is tantalizingly close.

Carrick's record speaks volumes: 13 games, nine wins, two draws, and just two losses. This remarkable turnaround has made the club legend the frontrunner for the permanent job, despite competition from the likes of Andoni Iraola, Julian Nagelsmann, Oliver Glasner, and Gareth Southgate.

At the heart of this resurgence is Diogo Dalot. The Portuguese full-back has become a talisman under Carrick—the team hasn't lost a single match when he's started. The Brentford win extended that unbeaten run to 14 consecutive starts, dating back to a 2-1 loss against Aston Villa while Amorim was still in charge.

Dalot's only defeats under Carrick came when he was on the bench: the 2-1 loss to Newcastle in March and a shock defeat to historic rivals Leeds United. In the starting XI, however, he's been unshakeable.

With 32 Premier League appearances this season—level with Casemiro and trailing only Luke Shaw (34)—Dalot's consistency and reliability have made him indispensable. As United push for Champions League football, his unbeaten streak is exactly the kind of form champions are built on.