Barton Blames Himself for Carrick Goal

Michael Carrick hailed 'a big three points' for Manchester United after his goal secured a 2-0 win at QPR on Sunday.
Wayne Rooney opened the scoring after just 52 seconds at Loftus Road, but United wasted numerous chances before Carrick's first goal for almost two years sealed the win.

Winner: Carrick scores Man United's second goal at Loftus Road

United therefore moved top of the Barclays Premier League - for a few hours at least - and Carrick told Sky Sports News: 'It was important we got the second goal, their keeper made some fantastic saves and we knew we needed the second to give us a cushion. It's a big three points.'
As for his goal, Carrick added: 'It's been a long time coming but it was an important goal and a big win for us.'

'Big win': Carrick celebrates his strike

 

Rooney added: 'Their keeper made a lot of good saves but we're thankful for a 2-0 win, it's what we came here to do.
'It was a great ball by Antonio (Valencia) and as a forward you try to put yourself in position and thankfully I got a good connection.'
QPR captain Joey Barton, meanwhile, claimed that he was to blame for Carrick's second goal, and he held his hands up for giving the ball away.

Gutted: Barton was annoyed with himself after giving the ball away

 

Barton tweeted: 'Second goal was my mistake. It happens. Its gone. Time to move forward again.'

He added: 'Have a wonderful night, enjoy the rest of todays sport. Whilst I go home, sit in a darkened room and go over that bad pass 80 times in tears.'