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| "We have a decent record down there. It doesn't count for much on Sunday but, over the years, we have done quite well." - Michael Carrick |
Michael Carrick admits that United are ready for the serious business of the title run-in - starting with Sunday's match at Tottenham.The dramatic win at Norwich kept Manchester City within touching distance at the top of the table and matches do not come much harder than the journey to third-placed Spurs. The elegant midfielder is aware that the Reds have a fantastic record against his former club but admits that will mean little this weekend.
"We see this as a big game," stated Carrick. "It is always a good game when we go to Tottenham. It is two teams that play good football and try to play the right way. Over the years, there have been some classic games. We have a decent record down there. It doesn't count for much on Sunday but, over the years, we have done quite well.
"At this time of the season, it starts getting serious. Wins and draws can make a huge difference. You saw last week how we responded and won the game and what it meant to everyone. We will be looking to do the same again."
Spurs have a number of top-quality players and United will need to be in top form to come away from White Hart Lane with a positive result.
"You look at Gareth Bale, Luka Modric," said Carrick. "Scott Parker has been playing well. Emmanuel Adebayor and Louis Saha as well, the way he has settled in so quickly and started scoring goals. We all know here what a big threat he can be. Throughout the width of the pitch we have attacking threats as well as being good defensively. The balance of the team is really good and shows in their results.
"We see this as a big game," stated Carrick. "It is always a good game when we go to Tottenham. It is two teams that play good football and try to play the right way. Over the years, there have been some classic games. We have a decent record down there. It doesn't count for much on Sunday but, over the years, we have done quite well.
"At this time of the season, it starts getting serious. Wins and draws can make a huge difference. You saw last week how we responded and won the game and what it meant to everyone. We will be looking to do the same again."
Spurs have a number of top-quality players and United will need to be in top form to come away from White Hart Lane with a positive result.
"You look at Gareth Bale, Luka Modric," said Carrick. "Scott Parker has been playing well. Emmanuel Adebayor and Louis Saha as well, the way he has settled in so quickly and started scoring goals. We all know here what a big threat he can be. Throughout the width of the pitch we have attacking threats as well as being good defensively. The balance of the team is really good and shows in their results.
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