Gunning for revenge

Michael Carrick says revenge may be Arsenal's prime motivation when they face Manchester United on Sunday.

The Barclays Premier League giants meet at the Emirates Stadium for the first time since the astonishing 8–2 triumph for United in August. And the sheer magnitude of that scoreline may be a factor in the Gunners' approach.

"Maybe," said Carrick when asked if Arsenal would be out for revenge. "They didn't start the season too well but they are still up there. Arsenal against Manchester United is always a massive game. They will want to win and so will we."

It is not so much a case of the Red Devils wanting to win. By the time they kick–off, it might be a clear case of having to. If Manchester City overcome Tottenham in the other title crunch taking place on Sunday, United will be six points adrift.

Carrick said: "Manchester City have done well. You have to give them credit. They set an early pace, had a funny Christmas period, and have now bounced back. It's close at the moment, so we want to catch up with them. The bar has been raised this year."




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