Source: SKY_Sports
Carrick expected tough clash
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Manchester United hero Michael Carrick insists The Red Devils expected a tough encounter in their UEFA Champions League meeting with Wolfsburg.[LNB] Sir Alex Ferguson's troops did it the hard way by coming from a goal down to see off the Bundesliga champions at Old Trafford.[LNB]Edin Dzeko headed the visitors in front, but goals from Ryan Giggs and Carrick maintained United's 100 per cent start in Group B.[LNB]Carrick is delighted United have taken six points out of six following their group opening win against Besiktas.[LNB]The former Spurs man admits The Red Devils were not at their best at a wet Old Trafford, but he was pleased with their fighting spirit.[LNB]Tough game"We expected a tough game. They got some really big threats going forward," he told Sky Sports News.[LNB]"We were prepared for that and we knew the pitch with the weather it was going to be a quick game.[LNB]"We were conscious that we wanted to play well tonight and to build upon what we had in Turkey.[LNB]"To get six points out of the two games we're very happy with that. I thought first half we played some decent stuff at times. [LNB]"We couldn't quite open them up. I had a decent chance. I'm glad I made amends for that.[LNB]"We had the opportunity. We had a good spell before they scored. They scored and thankfully we managed to step it up a gear."[LNB]
