Michael Carrick may yet add to his collection of Premier League title medals when Manchester City's case is finally resolved. But the former Manchester United midfielder insists that no retrospective award can restore what was lost: the feeling of winning in the moment."Once that's done, there's no getting that back in any direction," Carrick said on Friday. "The feeling we all crave is coming out on top. Whatever's done in the past is done. In that moment is how you feel."Carrick was part of the United side beaten to the 2011-12 title by Sergio Aguero's last-gasp winner for City on the final day. He was also in the squad when United finished 19 points behind their neighbours in 2017-18."Our titles are not tainted": Maresca stands firm as Man City face the chaosCity were found guilty of almost all the charges brought against them by a Premier League independent commission, including creating "sham" sponsorship deals between 2009 and 2018. With speculation mounting over possible sanctions, including stripping the club of titles, questions remain over whether runners-up could be awarded those crowns.Carrick admitted the case had affected him personally, but stopped short of demanding that United be handed the titles."I don't know what's going to happen, but if something changes, it doesn't change the emotion of that moment. You won't get it back," he said.19.30: (1.75) Man.Utd. (3.80) Tottenham (4.60) For Carrick, who won five Premier League titles during his 12 years at Old Trafford, the medal itself is secondary to the experience of lifting it."The medal here or there doesn't bring back the feeling of when you initially win, or you don't win. That's essentially what we're all in it for," he added.BETTING GUIDE: Manchester United vs Tottenham HotspurThe former midfielder also called for the case to be resolved as quickly as possible. The Premier League charged City in February 2023, with hearings held in September 2024, but the outcome has left the football world waiting for clarity on the consequences."Speed is essential for everyone to be clear, to be able to deal with it and move on, whatever happens," Carrick said. "It's unprecedented, a unique situation at this level, with such a huge impact in so many ways. We all need to know what’s going to happen."ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 6Saturday14.30: (1.40) Arsenal (4.85) Leeds (8.20) 17.00: (2.70) Aston Villa (3.35) Brentford (2.60) 17.00: (1.80) Chelsea (3.70) Bournemouth (4.40) 17.00: (2.80) Ipswich (3.40) Fulham (2.50)17.00: (3.10) Sunderland (3.40) Brighton (2.30) 19.30: (1.75) Man.Utd. (3.80) Tottenham (4.60) Sunday16.00: (2.65) Crystal Palace (3.20) Nott.Forest (2.75)16.00: (3.60) Hull (3.40) Everton (2.10) 18.30: (2.75) Liverpool (3.45) Man.City (2.50)Monday22.00: (3.30) Coventry (3.50) Newcastle (2.15)***odds are subject to change***
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