Michael Carrick hails ‘great start’ as Man Utd deliver title blow to rivals City

UP AND RUNNING: Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA)

Michael Carrick hailed a superb start as Manchester United interim boss after a stunning derby victory over Manchester City on Saturday.

Second-half goals from Bryan Mbuemo and Patrick Dorgu capped a brilliant performance as the rejuvenated Red Devils inflicted further damage on City’s title chances with a deserved 2-0 win at Old Trafford.