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01-02-2008, 06:24 AM
Carrick: We can still raise game
Michael Carrick has sent out a warning to Manchester United's title rivals, claiming
they can still raise their game and improve.
Sir Alex Ferguson's league leaders have amassed 27 points from a possible 30
following the 2-0 victory against Portsmouth on Wednesday night.
The only blip in this marvellous run came at Upton Park last month when West
Ham clinched a narrow win.
United have been unstoppable in January chalking up four straight league
victories, scoring 11 goals in the process and conceding only one.
Next up are Tottenham on Saturday and Carrick, who had a spell at White Hart
Lane, is anxious for United to maintain their momentum.
"There is still room for improvement as there are parts of your game you hope to
develop," said the midfielder. "We are never satisfied because we want to be
successful in everything we do."
United are firmly focused on retaining the Premier League title they reclaimed
from Chelsea last year and the treble of league, FA Cup and Champions League
remains a tantalising possibility.
Carrick insists they have the experience to cope when the pressure builds in the
coming months.
He said: "When you are at club like United you expect to be pushing for the title
and trophies.
"We know what it takes as we won it last season, so that helps us."
With 27-goal Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez to call on,
United are a huge threat going forward.
Not only that summer signings Nani and Anderson already look comfortable in the
Old Trafford hot-house and give them another attacking option from midfield.
If that was not enough, Paul Scholes has returned to the side three months after
a knee operation.
It is little wonder Carrick is playing with a smile on his face.
He said: "Paul is a top player. He has fitted in as if he has never been away.
"I love playing alongside him, just as I do with the other lads.
"You have to enjoy playing with the best players in the world when you are at the
top of your game."
United were two goals to the good against Portsmouth in the first 13 minutes
following a brace from Ronaldo, the second goal coming from a magnificent free
-kick.
Carrick added: "I am not sure how he does it to be honest but you have to
admire his technique. He seems to work on it a lot.
"Perhaps we could have scored a few more goals but we took the three points
and that was the important things.
"That was the best we have played for some time, especially in the first half.
"It is a good feeling when everything goes like you want it to."
United boss Ferguson is convinced he has the players to deal with a tough run-in.
He said: "I am very pleased with the squad we have. Some of our football against
Portsmouth was terrific.
"Scholes got an hour and he brings order and composure to our play. I also
thought Anderson was fantastic when he came on.
"It is coming up to a crucial part of the season - they are all big games now."
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Michael Carrick has sent out a warning to Manchester United's title rivals, claiming
they can still raise their game and improve.
Sir Alex Ferguson's league leaders have amassed 27 points from a possible 30
following the 2-0 victory against Portsmouth on Wednesday night.
The only blip in this marvellous run came at Upton Park last month when West
Ham clinched a narrow win.
United have been unstoppable in January chalking up four straight league
victories, scoring 11 goals in the process and conceding only one.
Next up are Tottenham on Saturday and Carrick, who had a spell at White Hart
Lane, is anxious for United to maintain their momentum.
"There is still room for improvement as there are parts of your game you hope to
develop," said the midfielder. "We are never satisfied because we want to be
successful in everything we do."
United are firmly focused on retaining the Premier League title they reclaimed
from Chelsea last year and the treble of league, FA Cup and Champions League
remains a tantalising possibility.
Carrick insists they have the experience to cope when the pressure builds in the
coming months.
He said: "When you are at club like United you expect to be pushing for the title
and trophies.
"We know what it takes as we won it last season, so that helps us."
With 27-goal Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez to call on,
United are a huge threat going forward.
Not only that summer signings Nani and Anderson already look comfortable in the
Old Trafford hot-house and give them another attacking option from midfield.
If that was not enough, Paul Scholes has returned to the side three months after
a knee operation.
It is little wonder Carrick is playing with a smile on his face.
He said: "Paul is a top player. He has fitted in as if he has never been away.
"I love playing alongside him, just as I do with the other lads.
"You have to enjoy playing with the best players in the world when you are at the
top of your game."
United were two goals to the good against Portsmouth in the first 13 minutes
following a brace from Ronaldo, the second goal coming from a magnificent free
-kick.
Carrick added: "I am not sure how he does it to be honest but you have to
admire his technique. He seems to work on it a lot.
"Perhaps we could have scored a few more goals but we took the three points
and that was the important things.
"That was the best we have played for some time, especially in the first half.
"It is a good feeling when everything goes like you want it to."
United boss Ferguson is convinced he has the players to deal with a tough run-in.
He said: "I am very pleased with the squad we have. Some of our football against
Portsmouth was terrific.
"Scholes got an hour and he brings order and composure to our play. I also
thought Anderson was fantastic when he came on.
"It is coming up to a crucial part of the season - they are all big games now."
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