Michael Carrick: Man Utd had to ‘dig deep at times’ in Sunderland stalemate

The Red Devils were held at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Michael Carrick’s Manchester United left Sunderland with a point. Pic: Owen Humphreys/PA

Michael Carrick admitted Manchester United had to “dig deep at times” to earn a Premier League draw against Sunderland.

A goalless stalemate on Wearside saw the Black Cats enjoy the best of the opportunities throughout, going close through Chemsdine Talbi and Noah Sadiki early in the first half.