United will keep on fighting, insists Carrick

Michael Carrick is adamant Manchester United will continue the fight to retain their Premier League title, even if their bid appears forlorn after falling 14 points behind.

A 3-1 loss at Chelsea on Sunday sees seventh-placed United trailing leaders Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea by 14, 13 and 12 points, respectively, while there is a six-point gap to Liverpool, who occupy the final Champions League qualifying spot.

“We just keep going,” Carrick said.