Michael Carrick makes his feelings clear on what Man Utd vs Liverpool means

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Liverpool.com or go back to LFC Live.

“Irrespective of league positions over the years and who has been on top at certain times, it has never changed the feeling of the game, the emotion of the supporters.Carrick is set to face Liverpool for the first time as a coach(Image: (Photo by Richard Martin-Roberts - CameraSport via Getty Images))“I think it’s really appreciating what it means to the supporters. It’s just a special game to be part of and to come out on top is one of the best feelings you'll get.“I think it’s two incredible football clubs.

To have such an impact over such a period of time it is quite special and I think we all appreciate that.”United head into Sunday’s game three points clear of Liverpool and could finish above the reigning champions despite trailing the Reds by a staggering 42 points last season.“It shows the improvements of the group, and getting stronger,” said Carrick. “We come into this game in such a good position off the back of good results and trying to achieve [what we want], and moving forward.“I am fully aware of the situation in the league and how close it is between us but it is not something that we are focusing on.

They’re a good team who won the league last season.“We are treating it as a one-off game. The league position is what it is but Sunday's a whole different ball game.”Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCManchester United FC