Manchester United's Michael Carrick celebrates after scoring against Galatasaray during their Champions League group H soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester. (Photo AP)
Carrick, the England midfielder, coolly slotted home after rounding keeper Fernando Muslera in the seventh minute.
But United could not build on their lead and Galatasaray, appearing in the Champions League for the first time in six years, were unlucky not to leave with a point after hitting the woodwork three times.
Nani made United work harder for their win when Muslera saved the Portuguese winger's feeble 53rd-minute penalty following a foul on Brazilian defender Rafael.
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