Carrick feels United were in control
Michael Carrick was delighted to send the Manchester United fans home happy again, following our 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Shortly after Cristian Romero was sent off for Spurs, for a foul on Casemiro, Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring from a well-worked corner.
The Reds dominated against the 10 men and wrapped things up when Bruno Fernandes converted a cross from fellow Portugal international Diogo Dalot.
Carrick spoke to MUTV and TNT Sports afterwards, showing his pleasure at making it four wins out of four since taking charge.
Carrick: We can’t take it for granted
Michael Carrick on the Romero red, our two goals and not getting carried away with our positive run…
"When it goes to 10 men, it's always a tricky kind of situation really. I thought it was quite an open game in the first half, at times. We looked dangerous, right from the start of the game, which was really pleasing again. We had a few issues and I thought Tottenham played really good football in the first half and we had to solve a few things. Then going a goal up, against 10 men in the second half, we managed it really well. We were largely in control, always wanting a second goal to come along and, when it did, it put us in a really good position. It was nice to get players on the pitch, Tyler [Fletcher] coming on for his first game. All in all, it was a really positive day."
I'M STILL CALM
"I feel good. I feel pretty calm in some ways as well. I think we're in a good spot. It's nice to see, coming into the stadium and feeling the atmosphere from the supporters and the excitement, sending a lot of people home happy. I know how important that is. At the end, it's what we're here for. It gives us a good feeling of wanting more really, in terms of the football side of it. Some good performances and some really good results, we're just moving on to the next one and not settling for what we've got. Not taking things for granted is something we speak about a lot and the boys have been really good for that, so far."
BRYAN'S WAS A BIG GOAL
"It was a big goal, against 10 men it can work in so many different ways. It's more mind games than anything, you've almost got to think about we're playing with 10 men as anything. Subconsciously, it's a bit of a deep breath so the goal was a big one, to get in front. We managed particularly well in the second half and didn't give them a lot of breaks or transitions. It's not easy to do so credit to the lads."
"Listen, it'd take a long time to sum it up [his contribution here]. I think he's offered the club so much in the time he's been here, since he walked in the door. He played different roles today for us and ended up on the left. The second goal was from the left as we changed things around a little bit. He's a team player, he gives so much to the group. He's got big moments in him but we know the quality he has. He cares a lot for this football club and the team and that is clear to see."
TYLER FLETCHER'S DEBUT
"It was a proud moment for me, to be able to give Tyler his next step really in his career. I never take that for granted, never before, when I was at Middlesbrough, and giving young players an opportunity. I wanted to get him out on the pitch today, just to sample it and feel it. He came on and did really well. It's what this club is and what a week to do it, with the anniversary of Munich and the Busby Babes and everything this club is based on. So it's special and I certainly don't take that for granted. It was great to give Tyler his chance."
Carrick’s post-match press conference
PRESS CONFERENCE | The boss is asked about set-piece routines, Kobbie Mainoo and keeping his emotions in check…
"It kind of works both ways sometimes. We play Tuesday and then we've got a bit of a gap coming to Everton. We've got to manage the rhythm of the games, as much as anything. Sometimes, the rhythm can help and, sometimes, it gets a bit heavy and it can hinder you. So I think we've just got to take what's in front of us. It's another big game on Tuesday night, at West Ham, then we'll regroup, rest, recover and sharpen up for the one after that."
ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT YOUR FUTURE?
"Nah, it's not for now. I think to get excited and carried away, as a supporter, is where you should be. It's why you come to support us, to dream and get carried away, hopefully leaving in good spirits and looking forward to coming back. It's our job to provide that and, to be in a position to do that in the last few weeks, has been great. We've got to keep doing that."