Carrick praises Manchester United's grit after dominant win over Ipswich
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praised his side's resilience and intensity after they swept past Ipswich Town in the Premier League. The result extends United's momentum and reflects the grit Carrick has demanded from his squad since taking charge. Ipswich, meanwhile, were on the receiving end of a heavy defeat that raises further questions about their top-flight prospects.
Read the full story at theguardian.comA comfortable win at Old Trafford, or wherever the fixture was staged, reinforces the message Carrick has been trying to drill into this United side: that the basics of work-rate and togetherness must come before flair. Three points against newly-promoted opposition are the minimum expectation, but the manner of the win — a 'rout' — suggests United are beginning to convert dominance into goals. For Ipswich, the size of the defeat is a reminder of how steep the learning curve is in the Premier League.
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