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Michael Carrick says tomorrow’s game against Fulham is a “bigger test” than playing Man City and Arsenal

The interim manager of Manchester United was speaking to the media in the embargoed section of the pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Fulham at Old Trafford.

Tomorrow’s protest

The first question was:
“There’s going to be a protest before the game on Sunday. What do you make of that? Just supporters taking the time to do this now, particularly where you’ve just over seen two really good wins?”

Carrick replied:
“I don’t think it connects with the two wins, to be honest. I think it doesn’t affect the team. I think I fully respect the supporters. They’re incredible. They have been for so long and had a lot of highs and some downs as well. But I’m … we’re not offended by it or anything. The players certainly aren’t.”

“I think, within the stadium, the support we felt, that’s been there for all the games that I’ve watched for quite some time has been of the highest level. And I’m sure it continue to be like that. We know the connection that we’ve had...