Carrick missed the start of the current season due to injury, but since returning to the first team has been an integral part of van Gaal's starting XI and is vice-captain to Wayne Rooney. (caughtoffside.com)
Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng turned down an offer to join Barcelona before the start of the current season --(Sky Sports) (caughtoffside.com)
But as well as the problems and pressure that have come from our latest match, there was a big positive for Arsenal in the shape of Jack Wilshere, as the England international star came on to kick his first ball in anger since before the start of the current season. (justarsenal.com)