Finally convincing the doubters

One thing that cannot be said about Michael Carrick any longer, as the understated midfielder basks in a fifth Premier League title in seven years, is that the midfielder remains under-rated.

Robin van Persie’s arrival from Arsenal has given United a goal threat that has dragged them out of all manner of tight spots on their way to winning the title with four games to spare and establishing a 16-point lead over Manchester City.