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CDM – Michael Carrick

Remarkably, even at the age of 35, Manchester United are as reliant on Michael Carrick now as they were during his peak years at Old Trafford.

The former England international has proved his worth to the United side in the last few games, and there’s no coincidence that Mourinho’s side have had more control in the middle of the park when Carrick plays.

United have not lost a game in which Carrick has appeared this season, and although it remains to be seen how much longer he can sustain this level, Mourinho has got to get what he can out of him while he can still perform at an incredibly high level.