Carrick Expects Falcao To Go On A Goalscoring Streak

Michael Carrick was delighted to see Radamel Falcao on target for Manchester United at Villa Park and he believes the Colombian will notch many more goals this season.

The on-loan Monaco striker has struggled with fitness and form since moving to Old Trafford in early September.

His 53rd-minute equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday was just his second goal for United and Carrick said: "He's scored so many goals over the years and you feel when he gets the chance he'll score.

"It was a terrific header, so I'm pleased for him. After being out for a bit that's him back and hopefully he can go on a bit of a streak now.

"It was a great run by Ashley (Young), a great ball and a great header. It was a nice goal all around and I'm pleased for Falcao."

Carrick was, however, disappointed that the Reds could only claim a single point against Villa.

"We came here to win so we feel we let two points go," added the England midfielder. "We controlled the first half and went a goal down from nothing.

"We didn't create enough around their box to be a real threat. The second half was better and we felt we could go on and win it but the final cross didn't really go for us.

"We felt we were in control of the game. When they went to 10 men we didn't make the most of it.

“We tried things which maybe weren't on so that's a bit frustrating as we had the opportunity to put them under pressure.

"We would hope for more but we didn't lose, we took a point and hopefully we can carry it on over Christmas and be stronger when we come out the other side in January."