Revealed: Would-be coach Michael Carrick’s fingerprints were all over Man Utd’s equaliser vs City

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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed how Michael Carrick influenced his performance in the recent derby victory.

Pogba, 25, stole the headlines on Saturday after he scored an emphatic brace against eternal rivals Manchester City as his side overturned a two-goal deficit and went on to win 3-2 at the Etihad.

City were poised to lift the Premier League trophy after the match having led the Red Devils two-nil at the interval, but a dramatic second-half comeback – led by Pogba – handed Mourinho’s men a crucial three points. NaijaBet.com

Pogba’s position in United’s starting XI has been the subject of much debate this season, with his role in Mourinho’s plans being unclear at times.

Particularly in the first half of Saturday’s match Pogba struggled but, after the restart, he made the difference. NaijaBet.com

That difference has since been put down to the influence of Carrick, as the Lagny-sur-Marne-born superstar revealed his equalising goal was inspired by the 36-year-old.

“I give the credit to Michael Carrick, because after the game every game he shows me the video and says to make those runs,” Pogba told Sky Sports after the match.

“He’s someone who’s helped me a lot, every time after training he says: ‘Come, look at this run, you can kill because nobody can stop you.’

“It’s hard to make this run in a two, because you have to stay and you have to control. When we have three players, I know Matic will stay behind, and you have more freedom to go in front.” NaijaBet.com

But what next for Michael Carrick?

Carrick will be hanging up his boots at the end of the season having enjoyed an illustrious career at Old Trafford, though he has accepted a first-team coaching role and at times this year has been sighted on Mourinho’s bench.

His presence among the backroom staff has appeared to have had an impact on the Old Trafford club with Pogba inspiring one of their greatest comebacks in recent seasons. NaijaBet.com

United will now turn their attention to Premier League strugglers West Bromwich Albion next weekend, as they look to secure the runners-up position in the league.

City, meanwhile, will next host Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final tie, which they trail by three goals on aggregate.