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• Founded:1878
• Manager:Sir Alex Ferguson

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Treble bid shocks Carrick

27 Apr 2007 - 09:01:45

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Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has admitted to being surprised at how well his first season at Old Trafford has gone.

The 25-year-old schemer joined United for £18.6million from Tottenham Hotspur last summer and has helped his new employers stay on track for a possible treble of Premiership, FA Cup and Champions League success.

Carrick said: "I didn't think I would be in with a shout of three trophies in my first season.

"As soon as I arrived, I was thinking about challenging for things because that is what this club is all about. But I didn't think at this stage we would be going as strong as we are.

"We are in such a good position, but it can be thrown away as quickly as we have earned it.

"We are well aware of that, which is why we are not getting carried away with things."

England international Carrick has scored six goals in 46 appearances for the Red Devils this season.