"The 25yearold new signing was eased into United's midfield as a second-half substitute in the second game of the season, having picked up a small injury on the preseason tour. With Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes suspended, Sir Alex Ferguson started with John O'Shea and Darren Fletcher in central midfield, with the Scot (sporting a mullet) opening the scoring after Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo had hit the woodwork."
"Carrick was one of four future United managers in the side, alongside Fletcher, Giggs and Ole Gunnar Solskjr, who rounded off the win with a late goal after Louis Saha had doubled United's lead. Solskjr's goal was his first in the league in three injury-hit years, and the Norwegian, also a substitute, should have had another when Carrick squared a perfect pass to the striker, only for Charlton's Scott Carson to make an outstanding save."
"Carrick played only five times in his 12th and final season but signed off in style on his 464th appearance by creating the winner, scored by Marcus Rashford, in a 1-0 win against Watford. Carrick, captain for the day, was given a guard of honour by both teams before the match and a standing ovation when substituted in the 80th minute for Paul Pogba no United player made more passes or had more touches against Watford than the retiring veteran."
Michael Carrick was introduced as a 25yearold substitute after a minor preseason injury and featured amid suspensions to senior midfielders. Darren Fletcher opened the scoring after Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo hit the woodwork, and Carrick featured among teammates who later became managers. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sealed the win after Louis Saha doubled the lead; Solskjaer's goal was his first league strike in three injury-hit years and Carrick set up a chance denied by a fine save. Carrick became an instant success, contributing to United's May 2007 title. In his final game on 13 May 2018 he created Marcus Rashford's winner, captained the side, received a guard of honour and a standing ovation, and completed more passes and touches than any teammate in that match.
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