Ben Foster has identified that Michael Carrick and Manchester United nonetheless have a serious Premier League problem forward within the coming weeks.
Carrick has gone 5 matches with out defeat since taking on as interim head coach, following the departure of Erik ten Hag in January.
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The 44-year-old had led United to 4 straight wins earlier than their streak was almost snapped this week.
Tomas Soucek put West Ham forward early within the second half on the London Stadium, however Benjamin Sesko’s late aim secured a draw for United.
Foster highlights Arsenal journey as key check for Carrick
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Whereas Carrick stays unbeaten, Foster believes there’s nonetheless loads of work to do earlier than he can show he’s the appropriate long-term alternative for United.
The previous goalkeeper sees an upcoming journey to Arsenal as a key second for Carrick. Despite the fact that it wasn’t technically his first recreation in cost, Carrick had began working with the crew round that point.
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“There is no such thing as a higher check on the minute than going away to play Arsenal as a result of you recognize what you’re going to get,” Foster mentioned on Amazon Prime Video Sport (19 March).
Ben Foster singles out Aston Villa as a serious check for Manchester United’s top-four hopes
Manchester United stay within the combine for a Premier League top-four spot after incomes a degree towards West Ham earlier this week.
The Purple Devils are only one level forward of fifth-place Chelsea, 5 behind fourth-place Aston Villa, and eight behind second-place Manchester Metropolis.
United face an important assembly with Aston Villa in March, and Ben Foster believes Unai Emery’s aspect will pose a big problem for Michael Carrick’s crew.
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“Villa scares you,” Foster mentioned on the Fozcast podcast. “Villa are an issue both manner. It’ll be a tricky recreation both manner.”
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