Man United Wins And Qualifies For Champions League Round Of 16, Michael Carrick: This Is For Ole

JAKARTA - Manchester United interim coach Michael Carrick presented his team's victory over Villarreal to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho scored to secure a 2-0 win in Spain, ensuring they take all three points from their first game under Carrick, who replaced Solskjaer after being sacked earlier this week.

The win over Villarreal has ensured their progress to the next round of the Champions League, and Carrick admits the result has given them a huge boost after the club's difficult period.

"I told the players it wasn't an easy day for everyone at the club, I could really enjoy it, but this result is for Ole and I can't escape it," Carrick told the club's official website, Wednesday.

"We have work to do, and when I'm there to take care of things, I'm happy to do it and everything is going well."

United are currently top of Group F with 10 points after five games and are certain to finish as group winners.

They face Swiss side Young Boys in their final group game on December 9 CEST.

The Red Devils will take advantage of this positive momentum to clinch victory at the weekend when they take on Premier League leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

United are 12 points behind Chelsea ahead of the game, having picked up just four points from their last seven Premier League games.