Michael Carrick frustrated after Manchester United hand initiative back to City

"We put ourselves under pressure by letting them put the ball in the box. In the end that's won them the game and we're very disappointed."

Michael Carrick cut a frustrated figure after Manchester United let slip the chance to usurp rivals Manchester City in the top-four.

Louis van Gaal's men arrived at Upton Park looking to be the party-poopers, knowing victory in the last-ever match at the Boleyn Ground would put the battle for Champions League qualification in their own hands heading into the season finale.