"We're on a good run of form and we want to keep that going" - excerpts from David Moyes' press conference

David Moyes

Here are the main updates from David Moyes’ press conference:

The boss opened by saying he was very pleased that Michael Carrick has signed a new contract, after talks had “been on the go for a few weeks”.

- Moyes has long been aware of Carrick’s importance to the club and says “it wasn’t anything he’s shown me in the last few months” that influenced the midfielder’s new deal.

- More from Moyes on Carrick: “England have had some top midfielders over the years and Michael fits into that category as well. I think he is recognised by people. I would be surprised if he wasn’t part of the England squad that went to the World Cup.”

- Moyes revealed captain Nemanja Vidic, who has been suffering from concussion, has had a week off and had time to recover. “Concussion is something you have to be careful with,” Moyes added.

- Moyes says it’s a “privilege” to be working with Ryan Giggs, who turns 40 on 29 November. “The best thing is to say he doesn’t play like he’s 40 and he doesn’t look like he’s 40,” the boss said, adding that he expects Giggs to receive a warm welcome in Cardiff on Sunday.

- When asked if the international break came at bad time for United, Moyes said: “We came off a couple of good results and sometimes you want the games to come thick and fast. You can’t do anything about the international break, whether you win or lose going into it.”

- The manager is keen for United to continue building momentum against Cardiff, saying: “We’re on a good run of form, we have confidence and we want to keep that going.”

- Moyes believes Cardiff boss Malky Mackay has done a “brilliant job” with the Bluebirds and with his previous clubs.

- After the win over Arsenal, Moyes insists he never thought United were out of the title race, though he accepts people are entitled to write what they want. “You shouldn’t believe what you read in the papers!” he quipped.Michael Carrick has signed a new contract, after talks had “been on the go for a few weeks”.