"You can't rule anything out in football, but we've got to be realistic and know where it's at. I think we've just got to try and keep winning games and see. Above us now there are two fantastic teams. There's some really good teams in and around us. We've had a good run, we're certainly not getting carried away. Of course, I'm being realistic about it. We have to win a lot of football matches for that to happen."
"Indeed, it is the joint-best start after nine games by any manager in the competition's history, alongside Ange Postecoglou (also 23 in first nine), with Newcastle United up next. United's hopes of a top-four finish were also boosted on Tuesday, with Liverpool losing late on to bottom club Wolves, while Chelsea and Aston Villa square off on Wednesday."
Michael Carrick has made an impressive start as Manchester United manager, accumulating 23 points across nine Premier League games, matching Ange Postecoglou's record for the best nine-game start in competition history. United currently sits third with 10 games remaining. Statistical models give United a 66% chance of top-four finish and 85.2% probability of securing Champions League football via fifth place. While Arsenal and Manchester City are considered title challengers, Carrick acknowledged the possibility of competing for the title but emphasized realism given United's 13-point deficit from leaders. He stressed the team must continue winning matches consistently. Carrick's strong performance has generated speculation about a permanent managerial appointment should United secure Champions League qualification.
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