Man Utd push on under Carrick, fitness calls for Newcastle
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Carrick, 19 points from 21 and up to third, says he loves the job but will make ‘long-term’ decisions. Permanent post undecided. Hopes Shaw is fit for Newcastle, while Mount and Martínez remain out.
Carrick says United ‘can’t rule anything out’ in title race but must ‘keep winning’. Six wins in seven, 19 points from 21, 13 behind Arsenal with a game in hand. Shaw, Maguire fitness doubts; Martínez, Mount out.
Carrick says United are ‘hungry for more’ after six wins in seven to go third. Urges staying ‘in the moment’ as they push for Champions League qualification.
Redknapp, Merson and Sutton all tip 2-2 at Newcastle. United’s form strong under Carrick, Sesko praised, but St James’ Park remains a test.
United chase a league double at Newcastle. Shaw and Maguire monitored after illness, Mazraoui and Heaven on standby. Sesko pushing to start. Predicted spine: Lammens, Yoro, Maguire, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes.
Carrick tightens standards post-Amorim with shorter, intense sessions and stronger staff voices, including Holland and Woodgate. Meetings trimmed, more individual work as United’s form surges.
Michael Owen says joining Newcastle was a mistake, detailing fan rifts and injuries before later winning the Premier League with Manchester United in 2010/11.
Joe Hart hails Bruno Fernandes as a ‘coach on the pitch’, organising team-mates in the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Mainoo thrives under Carrick but a ‘lingering’ contract issue remains after delays from the Amorim era, leaving his future talks unresolved.
Carrick juggles five for four spots: Amad, Cunha, Fernandes, Mbeumo, Sesko. Amad benched vs Palace, Sesko scored. Boss praises Amad’s attitude, seeks better left-side balance and may rotate at Newcastle.
