Carrick: Experience is key

Michael Carrick says United’s experience could prove crucial in the side’s quest for Premier League success.

The vast majority of the Reds’ squad have lifted the trophy in the past – Carrick managed the feat in his first season at Old Trafford – and it’s this experience the midfielder says will be priceless as the season approaches its climax.

“We know how to kick it over the finishing line,” Carrick told Manchester United Radio.

“Hopefully last season’s success will benefit us this time around. You can always call on experience to help you through the tough times and this squad has plenty of that.

“I think we have the edge in terms of that and I think we’re the best team. Hopefully time will prove that.”

The Reds’ next test comes tonight against a Bolton Wanderers side battling for top-flight survival.

But although Bolton linger at the wrong end of the table, Carrick says United are mindful of what happened at the Reebok Stadium in November.

“We went there and they gave us a tough game – they beat us – so we’re not underestimating Bolton,” he said.

“They’re fighting for their lives and we want to win every game. If we play close to our best then we should win the match.”