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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Michael Carrick refuses to rule out Manchester United title tilt despite 13-point gap

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick applauds fans at Old Trafford
Michael Carrick won five championships under Sir Alex Ferguson as a Manchester United midfielder. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

Michael Carrick has refused to rule out Manchester United catching Arsenal and challenging for the title, though the interim manager admitted a lot of wins would be needed.

United recorded a sixth victory under Carrick when defeating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday, making it 19 points from 21 since he took over. Their form is the best in the Premier League over that period but United trail Arsenal by 13 points with a game in hand and have 10 matches to play. Carrick was asked before United’s game at Newcastle on Wednesday whether he would rule out catching Mikel Arteta’s team.

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