Carrick: It would be 'something special' if United secure a triple crown

13 February 2009 10:16
Michael Carrick believes Manchester United[LNB]could regard themselves as 'something special' if they manage to complete a Premier League hat-trick this season.[LNB]Although Sir Alex Ferguson's men are on FA Cup duty this weekend and face a fifth-round trip to Derby on Sunday, at the back of their minds is the knowledge that on Wednesday they entertain Fulham[LNB], when a win would send them five points clear of Liverpool[LNB].[LNB]From there it would take a remarkable turnaround to deprive United of a third successive title for only the second time in their history.[LNB] Title ambitions: Carrick is targeting this third Premier League gong since joining from Spurs in 2006[LNB]'You have got something special if you win three in a row,' said Carrick.[LNB]'It would be an amazing achievement and would show what a good team we have been over a consistent period.[LNB]'We have done a little bit of the work but there is an awful long way to go yet.[LNB]'This league has already shown there are some unexpected results to be thrown up.[LNB]'It would be incredible to do it but we have to earn that right.' The unstoppable Ryan Giggs - Manchester United star's delight at new deal[LNB]Real Madrid maintain stranglehold of football's rich list ahead of United[LNB]It's a three-horse race: Liverpool boss Benitez insists Villa are genuine title contenders[LNB]MANCHESTER UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB] [LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail