Carrick sets no deadline for United’s Premier League title

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says the club is striving to win the Premier League as soon as possible, but he has set no personal deadline, distinguishing his ambition from the club’s stated target of winning the title by 2028. That year marks United’s 150th anniversary. Chief executive Omar Berrada has described the aim, known as Project 150, as a club target. Carrick called a Premier League title a major step and said United were still building toward it, adding that the club had to keep pushing to reach the top. Carrick made the comments as United contend with a difficult start to the season. He pointed to recent results and problems that need fixing, but said perspective mattered and that the team remained in the mix for a high league finish. He cited being roughly four points from the top four as an estimate, while stressing that results can change quickly. United had won two of their first nine matches in all competitions, according to one account, and had gone four Premier League games without a win. Carrick said he remained focused on improving the team and was looking forward to the trip to Leeds scheduled for Sunday, October 18. The title ambition comes...