Michael Carrick hopes to carry United’s exceptional Champions
League form into Sunday’s Manchester derby and edge a step closer
to title glory.
The Reds need seven points from four league games to secure the
crown. Having brushed aside Arsene Wenger’s men to secure a
Champions League final spot in Rome, Carrick says the squad are now
fully focused on the title.
“We’re well aware there’s a bit of league business to sort out
before we go to Rome and we’ve got some big games coming up,” he
said. “When the big games come round you want to perform to your
best, this is the time when it counts in terms of trophies.
Hopefully we play like we did against Arsenal.”
May could be an historic month, with a third consecutive
Barclays Premier League title – and 18th title overall – is within
grasp, while Sir Alex’s men remain on course to become the first
club to defend the Champions League.
“What we achieved last season will give us a lot of confidence
ahead of this year’s finale,” he declared. “Winning the Champions
League was incredible and to repeat it would be amazing. Doing that
means we’d create history which is something this club does well.
Hopefully we can be part of that.”