"After one game, it is much too early to talk about Manchester United being reborn under Michael Carrick, no matter how impressive their performance was against Manchester City last weekend. United looked free from the constraints of Ruben Amorim's rigid 3-4-3 system and played with a fluency and aggression rarely seen this season as they swept City aside 2-0, although it could have been many more."
""It's a big challenge. They're a very good team," admitted Carrick. "They have so many strong points to their game, they are where they are for a reason, we're fully aware of that. We're in a good place and looking forward to the game. It's where we want to be, with that energy and enthusiasm to go and be positive.""
"Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said: "With Michael coming in it's going to bring new ideas, the intensity rises up, you could see in the Manchester derby with their behaviour and the game that they played. We expect a tough match but we will adapt to that for sure. We are at home, and we know how important that is going to be for us.""
One game does not yet prove a full revival under Michael Carrick despite Manchester United's impressive 2-0 win over Manchester City. United played with more fluency and aggression than under Ruben Amorim's rigid 3-4-3 system, suggesting greater tactical freedom. The next fixture is away at Arsenal, who lead the Premier League by seven points, top their Champions League group, and remain in both domestic cups. Any positive result at the Emirates would strengthen United's claim for a Champions League spot. United start the weekend fifth and unbeaten in five league matches. Arsenal have fitness doubts over Piero Hincapie and Ricardo Calafiori, with Jurrien Timber and Ben White possible full-back options, and must choose between Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus after Jesus scored twice against Inter.
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