United warned against complacency as finishing line looms

0 Comments | AFP, April, 2008

MANCHESTER (AFP) — Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has warned against complacency within the Old Trafford camp as Sir Alex Ferguson's men bid to take another stride towards retaining the Premiership title at Middlesbrough on Sunday.

The reigning champions and league leaders face Boro 24 hours after title rivals Chelsea and Arsenal take on Manchester City and Arsenal respectively in difficult Premiership fixtures.

A slip-up by either side could leave United with one hand firmly on the Premiership trophy, despite looming encounters with Arsenal at Old Trafford and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

But England star Carrick admits that the game against Boro and a testing trip to Blackburn later this month are likely to be just as important to United's...