Michael Carrick, the head coach of Manchester United, spoke about his team's anticipated match against Liverpool, as part of the thirty-fifth round of the English Premier League, which will take place at Old Trafford on the evening of next Sunday.

Carrick said: 'This match has always been one of my favorites, without a doubt, it is an exceptional encounter in every sense of the word.'

He added: 'Of course, there are big matches and competitions with other teams, but this match holds a very special place, given its rich history and the ups and downs it has witnessed over the years, along with the enjoyment and excitement it always offers, which makes it different from others.'

He continued: 'The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about this encounter is the true spirit of competition. Regardless of the teams' standings in the league table over the years, the enthusiasm of the players or the fans has not changed, and I greatly appreciate what this match means to them.'

Regarding the possibility of finishing the season ahead of Liverpool, he said: 'This reflects the level of development the team has reached. We have become stronger, and we enter this match in a very good position. I know well how close the competition is between us, but this is not our main focus.'

He emphasized: 'Liverpool is a strong team with a distinguished group of players, and they won the league title last season, so Sunday's match will be a big challenge for us.'

Carrick concluded his statements by saying: 'We aspire to be a successful team capable of winning titles again. This is the goal we are working towards. It will not be easy, but it is the challenge we seek to achieve. We want to compete in the biggest tournaments as we did in the past, and we have to repeat that.'