michael carrick

Chris Smalling has played 90 minutes in every Premier League and Champions League game thus far.

But Ashley Young will be unavailable for the trip to Goodison Park.

Rooney and Carrick have returned to Manchester after missing the European championship against Estonia.

The midfielder suffered a thigh injury during the warm-up against Republic of Ireland on Thursday.

Gary Cahill, Joe Hart and James Milner also absent from squad for final Euro 2016 qualifier.

Captain Rooney will also miss the trip to Lithuania next week after injuring his ankle against Arsenal.

Midfielder urges teammates to bounce back after international break.

Manchester United face Arsenal in the Premier League on 4 October prior to the international break.

A rotated squad is an option in the match against Arsene Wenger's outfit.

Manchester United travel to St Mary's to take on Southampton on Sunday, 20 September.

United face Liverpool in a crunch Premier League clash on Saturday at Old Trafford.

Spaniard happy to fill in whichever position the Dutch manager feels suits him best.

LVG will be hoping to have his midfield maestro available for the Liverpool clash.

England gaffer does not believe injury is serious, midfielder could return this weekend.

Young midfielder got a taste of first team action during the Red Devils' pre-season tour.

Carrick returns to Manchester after England confirm knock.

The veteran midfielder believes the new signings are "for the good of the team".

The Dutch coach says Bastian Schweinsteiger and Marcos Rojo are still unfit.

Van Gaal says his team have learned from Brugge's performance at Old Trafford.

Depay's double and Fellaini's header helps United grab initiative in the Champions League playoff.

French midfielder has featured in consecutive victories but feels his performances could be better.

The former Villarreal midfielder received the offer before the European semi-final against Arsenal.

Louis van Gaal's priority this summer is to find a holding midfielder.

Louis van Gaal is keen on adding a top quality midfielder as a long-term replacement for Michael Carrick.

Carrick has not played since the 4-2 win over Manchester City after suffering a calf problem.

Van Gaal's side host the Gunners on 17 May in a key game for the battle to finish third in the league.

The 20-year-old is in line to play against Manchester City in Under-21 Premier League.

Alan Pardew believes Michael Carrick will be a massive miss for Manchester United.

Louis van Gaal will have to guide United to a top four place without key midfielder Michael Carrick for the rest of the season.

The player recently decided against renewing his contract at the Bundesliga giants.