Michael Carrick believes his Manchester United players never let themselves get carried away by their flying start under him. But Carrick said his players had not taken the result at the London Stadium as a step back. “There’s an understanding of games are tough to win in this league, and it’s proven, not just for us. “David’s teams are hard to play against, he’s such a good manager, and with the experience he’s got, he knows what it takes to have success in this league,” Carrick said. “We’ve got things to improve on, but we’ve got a good base and a good foundation moving forward, good spirit.

Source: Irish Examiner February 21, 2026 12:10 UTC