The Gunners are struggling as Francis Coquelin and Santi Cazorla are out of action with injuries. The two were playing alongside each other in the midfield and the injuries have forced Arsene Wenger to field Mathieu Flamini, who is currently the only recognised player in that position in the squad.
Louis van Gaal has the services of Morgan Schneiderlin, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Carrick as the three midfielders in the squad, along with Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini. The latter two can also play in the No 10 role.
The England international’s contract at Old Trafford will run down after the end of the season.