Manchester United ‘top-drawer’ vs Man City, says interim manager Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick led Man United to victory over Man City
Interim manager Michael Carrick was full of praise for Manchester United after their superb performance in a 2-0 derby win at home to Manchester City.
Second-half goals by Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu gave United a deserved win after Carrick coaxed a much-improved display from his side.
Only some fine saves by Gianluigi Donnarumma and offside decisions prevented a wider margin of victory, with United having three goals disallowed.
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Bryan Mbeumo on Michael Carrick's first win of his tenure in the Manchester derby 💪 pic.twitter.com/ixQWiQlMVw
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Man United vs Manchester City: Carrick on ‘special day’
“There was so much good in the day,” said former United midfielder and coach Carrick, whose return was announced on Tuesday.
“I was interested going into the game about how it would come together. City are an unbelievable team – they make you work so hard for so many things within the game that we had to be aware of.
“The boys took it on so, so well and were able to control that emotionally. I just felt like they were really desperate to do well.
“If anything, I was worried about the desperation over-spilling and making bad decisions because you’re so keen, but they managed it so well.
“To put on a performance like that today, it was a special day. It was a nice feeling.”
Michael Carrick: Arsenal vs Man United next
Carrick has been put in charge until the end of the season after United ended Ruben Amorim’s 14-month reign on January 5.
United ended the day fifth after Liverpool drew 1-1 at home to Burnley and Carrick wants to kick on.
“It’s got to be a start,” he said, calling the 20-time champions’ trip to Arsenal next Sunday (16:30 GMT) “big”.
“We’ve got to build as we go through the season. We’re not getting carried away. The starters, the boys that were not involved, the subs, the ones that came on – everyone has been top-drawer. It all came together nicely.”