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Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium (kick-off 16:30 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
- Matthijs de Ligt "had a bit of setback" and remains sidelined, but Carrick hopes to see the centre-back return "in the next couple of weeks".
- There are no new injury concerns and "it's been a good week" for him and the team.
- Carrick said he knows "one game doesn't make you a great team" but it gives them "a great foundation to build on".
- He said his attacking players all have "different styles" and that allows him to set the team up with a bit of "flexibility".
- On opponents Arsenal: "I'm looking forward to the game. It's a big challenge. They're a very good team. They have so many strong points to their game. They are where they are for a reason and we're fully aware of that."
- He said United are "in a good place" and will approach the game with "that energy and enthusiasm to go and be positive".
- He said Kobbie Mainoo, who has regained his place in the team under Carrick, is an example of what the club needs in terms of developing young talent.
- More on Mainoo: "I've enjoyed working with him. This club needs young players coming through, it is the foundation of the club to understand what it means for the supporters as well. You saw last week what Kobbie can bring. He's quite straight faced but he was enjoying himself!"
- On Casemiro leaving at the end of his contract in the summer: "The announcement was for clarity as much as anything. It was decided before I arrived and it wasn't a knee-jerk decision. I've had the conversation with him and he's desperate to do well and finish well."
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