News from Friday’s press conferences, including Everton, Tottenham, Manchester City and West Ham
Michael Carrick says Manchester United would be “bang out of order” if they take Fulham for granted on Sunday afterimpressive wins against Manchester City and Arsenal. Those victories have lifted United to fourth, on 38 points, four points ahead of Fulham, and Carrick warned there would be no change of approach when Marco Silva’s side arrive at Old Trafford.
“Tough game, tough challenge,” said United’s interim manager. “Marco has got Fulham into a really good team. Just because we are at home, taking anything for granted is bang out of order so it might be a case it’s the same flow of the game as the last two weeks. No shame in that, we will deal with the game in front of us and do whatever it takes to come out on top.”
Joshua Zirkzee, who has returned to training after injury, has been linked with a transfer before Monday’s deadline. “I think Josh has just been trying to work to get fit and get back around the group and it’s been great to have him back training yesterday,” said Carrick. “That’s literally as far as it goes for me and for Josh. I’m looking forward to working with him. Nothing else needs to be said.”
