"“I almost get offended by that, when people are accusing that because the way the players have prepared the game, the way they left the changing room, we faced a tough game, it's fine,” Carrick said."
"“I think if we weren't in a good headspace and motivated, I think we lose the game today. Sunderland played really well at certain points of the game and made us work for it.”"
"“The fact that our pride in ourselves and each other and the responsibility playing for this great club and being part of it, certainly motivation and focus is not the reason whether we're going to be brilliant or maybe we're gonna have a performance where it comes a little bit more challenging, whether it's today or the next two games, that won't be the case whether that's affected at all.”"
"“It was a tough game,” he added. “Credit to Sunderland, we knew it was going to be a tough game coming here anyway. We had to dig deep at times, it wasn't our best but actually to take something from the game when you'"
Manchester United drew 0-0 with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light after already securing Champions League qualification. The United side made five changes and was second-best for much of the match, producing only one shot on target late when Matheus Cunha forced Robin Roefs into action. Michael Carrick rejected suggestions that the team was “on the beach,” saying preparation, leaving the changing room, and the players’ headspace and motivation ensured they would not lose. He credited Sunderland for playing well at times and emphasized pride, responsibility, and focus as drivers of performance. Carrick also praised the team’s spirit in digging deep to earn a point.
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