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Age just a number for Carrick, Ibra

Two 35-year-olds have been a major part of Manchester United's upturn in form, which has seen Jose Mourinho's side win four straight games and go unbeaten in 10 overall.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been an immediate success since his summer arrival. The Swedish striker has scored 14 goals, including five in his last five Premier League games.

"Teddy [Sheringham] was still playing at 40 and still scoring goals," says David May, the former United defender David May covers the club for MUTV. "Teddy was never blessed with pace and nor is Zlatan Ibrahimovic, so I don't see why he can't continue playing.