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Derby are full of fight
Michael Carrick won't be surprised if Derby County play for a draw on Saturday, but admits "new manager syndrome" could be a factor when the Rams arrive at Old Trafford.
Paul Jewell took charge of bottom-of-the-table Derby in late November and was unlucky to lose his first game in charge, against Sunderland last weekend.
"When a new manager comes in, a lot of the time it gives the side a lift and they can have a few good results," Carrick told Manchester United Radio.
"They did well at Sunderland last week and although defeat may have been a bit of a blow I think a new boss generally frees people up and gives players more confidence and belief.
"Derby will definitely come here full of fight and determination. We have to be on our guard. Teams tend to put 10 behind the ball at Old Trafford and, in some ways, who can blame them? A draw at Old Trafford is a great result for a lot of teams. Derby might take that approach but we're used to that and we're confident we can create enough opportunities to win games."
A Reds victory would see United draw level with Arsenal on points, at least until the Gunners travel to Middlesbrough on Sunday. It's the second trip to the
North East in a week for the Londoners and Arsene Wenger will be hoping for a better result than Wednesday's 1-1 draw at Newcastle.
Carrick said he enjoyed seeing Sam Allardyce's team take points off Arsenal
for more than one reason.
"I was a Newcastle fan growing up," the 26-year-old said. "I used to go and see them quite a bit. I wouldn't say I'm a fan now, really, but I do look out for their results and it was nice to see them do us a favour.
"When I was growing up the main attraction in the area was to watch Newcastle play and with Kevin Keegan in charge it was a good time to watch them. I think it would be nice for the area to see that kind of success return. They're a big club but big clubs need to be successful and they haven't won a domestic trophy for more than 50 years now. How long can that go on for?"
Michael Carrick Appearances Season 2007/08: 13(4) United career: 61(8)
* stats correct on 07/12/07
"Teams tend to put 10 behind the ball at Old Trafford and, in some ways, who can blame them? A draw at Old Trafford is a great result for a lot of teams."
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