Michael Carrick has refused to rule out Manchester United catching Arsenal for the Premier League title, despite a 13-point gap with 10 games remaining. The interim manager acknowledged that a significant winning run would be required.
United have taken 19 points from 21 since Carrick took over, the best form in the league over that period. However, they trail Arsenal, who have played one more game, and Carrick stressed realism. "You can't rule anything out in football, but we've got to be realistic," he said.
Carrick, who won five league titles as a United player under Sir Alex Ferguson, said he remains optimistic but focused. "Definitely a glass is half full," he remarked. He emphasised taking it one game at a time, with Newcastle away next.
On his future, Carrick said he is not making decisions for short-term fixes but for the long-term good of the club. He added that winning helps, but he will see where it ends. Injuries to Lisandro Martínez and Mason Mount, and fitness doubts over Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw, were noted.
