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Michael Carrick issues verdict on Man United’s 0-0 draw vs. Sunderland
TL;DR
Michael Carrick believes Manchester United secured a valuable point in their 0-0 draw against Sunderland, ending their three-game winning streak.
Key points
- Michael Carrick is the manager of Manchester United
- The match ended in a 0-0 draw
- The draw ended United's three-game winning streak
- The game took place at the Stadium of Light
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Michael Carrick issues verdict on Man United’s 0-0 draw vs. Sunderland
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has insisted that his side earned a good point against Sunderland after the two sides played out a goalless stalemate.
Draw
United’s three-game winning streak was brought to an end at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon.
A combination of Senne Lammens and the frame of the goal helped United get away with something after an uninspiring performance.
Noah Sadiki came close to breaking the deadlock in the ealy stages when he ran clear but Lammens got down well to keep his effort out.
Lammens was United’s hero yet again in the second half as he produced another top save to thwart Brian Brobbey, who was a constant thorn to the visitors’ defensive quartet. Brobbey set up Lutsharel Geertruida in the closing stages of the game but the substitute only managed to rattle the post.
Eventually, both sides had to settle for a share of the points.
Carrick spoke to after the final whistle and emphasised that the Stadium of Light was always going to be a tricky affair for United. He also had his say on the displays of , , and and , who were all brought into the starting XI.
Q&A
What did Michael Carrick say about the draw with Sunderland?
Michael Carrick stated that Manchester United earned a good point from the goalless draw against Sunderland.
How did the draw affect Manchester United's winning streak?
The draw against Sunderland ended Manchester United's three-game winning streak.
Where did the match between Manchester United and Sunderland take place?
The match took place at the Stadium of Light.