Michael Carrick was the ideal interviewee for MUTV ahead of this weekend's Premier League match at Sunderland. After all, nobody in the Reds squad knows the region better than the midfielder born in Wallsend, just 11 miles from Sunday's venue, the Stadium of Light...
As a native of the North East, how important is it for the region to have representation in the Premier League?
It is important, particularly for the vibe of the area. It’s such a football-orientated region that it’s so important to have a team in the Premier League and a team doing well.