Michael Carrick said he was glad to get his first United goal “out of the way” after scoring the second in the Reds’ 3-1 win over Aston Villa.
It has taken the £14million summer signing 26 games to find the net, and although he was pleased to score he said another three points is all that matters.
“I had hoped it would have come a bit sooner, but it’s nice to score,” he told MUTV. “[Your first goal] is always something you want to get out of the way. It wasn’t something that was getting me down, but hopefully I can go on and get a few more now.
“Saying that, once it comes you enjoy it. But the goal was more a bonus for me, I was more pleased that we got another three points. It’s another game out of the way and we can look forward to next week now against Arsenal.”
Carrick is content creating in midfield alongside Paul Scholes, who he has unlimited admiration for. The 32-year-old was once again in outstanding form against Villa, continuing his consistently impressive form.
“You just have to give him the ball and let him do his thing,” he said. “He is awesome. He has been the best for many a year now and I am learning a lot from playing alongside him.
“I think the thing is that he has been doing it consistently. You can play well in spells, but do it over a period of months like he has just shows the quality he has got. He has great respect off players not just at this club but elsewhere. I am sure he will continue that form for the rest of the season.”