Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick is adamant that the Premier League title will not be decided on the outcome of Monday night's match with Manchester City.
United currently lead City by three points at the top of the table and both sides will have just two games to go after the clash at the Etihad Stadium. However, Carrick feels that Monday's match will not end the race for the Premier League crown.
"Whatever happens, the title race won't be over at the final whistle," Carrick told the club's official website.
"Obviously we're the two main contenders and this is going to be a big three points, but there will still be two games left to play and the way the last couple of weeks have gone, I don't think you can look at the derby as a decider.
"Who knows what might still happen? We can only look at this game as an opportunity to win three points. Don't get me wrong, it would be a massive step towards the title if we win, but it won't hand us the trophy."
Carrick is looking to win his fifth Premier League title in six years at Manchester United.
Matt Cotton
