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The accolades, honours and milestones have piled up of late for Michael Carrick, as he clocked up 10 years at Manchester United, broke through the 500 Premier League games barrier and added an FA Cup triumph to his CV. Marc Bartra Dortmund Shirts . But such is the positive nature within the 35-year-old there is not a sign of a diminishing appetite as he eyes a sixth Premier League winners medal this season. Man Utd vs Arsenal November 19, 2016, 11:30am Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass United may be eight points off the Premier League summit, back in sixth, but Carrick firmly believes this seasons battle will be a tight one but its one he certainly wants to have a greater involvement in and the statistics back his claim too. Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports News HQ, Carrick said: We want to be at the top challenging. Weve had some ups and downs along the way, its not to say that weve given up on winning things just yet - its too early for that and weve got too much quality and too much of a good team and squad to give up on anything.We just dont feel weve got the results our performances have warranted; we know it can change, were not up to Christmas yet, theres still so much to play for and we still believe that when it comes near the end and when it counts well be right up there. Carrick (L) has spent plenty of time on the bench alongside skipper Wayne Rooney this season The midfielder has been involved in just six games under Jose Mourinho but boasts a 100 per cent winning record from those games with a pass completion rate of 96 per cent.Such accuracy and his advancing years have seen comparisons with Italian Andrea Pirlo but, while flattered, Carrick insists he is just trying to get on with his job.Some players peak quite early, some players peak late but to compare individuals can be quite tough. I do feel that experience does help and the understanding of the game does help you, Carrick added.But at the same time you lose the other attributes that you had maybe when you were younger, because physically sometimes it catches up with you. So at the moment I feel good physically, but to compare with different players can be misleading at times. Jose Mourinho watches on as Carrick and the United squad train But Carrick, who has been hailed by Mourinho as having a big understanding of the game also knows he probably wont be able to play every week and will have to listen to his body more and more.He said: Ive seen it before, many times, with players whove come through this club and come towards the end of their careers still being able to make such a big contribution.It doesnt have to be every week, it doesnt have to be grabbing headlines every week but theres a contribution to be made and Ive seen it many times in the time Ive been here. Hopefully Ive learned from that and I can give my contribution in some sort of way. Mourinho says he wishes Carrick was 10 years younger Carricks age, experience and resume means hes now the elder statesman of the Manchester United dressing room.Younger players look to the man who has won 34 England caps to give them advice on succeeding in an environment that, while constantly challenging and inspiring, can also be hostile and pressurised - it is a father figure role that Uniteds No 16 is enjoying too.Its the way it goes as time ticks by, you end up being the oldest one. I mean Im not one who goes around shouting and screaming and sort of dictating to the young boys what to do, he continued. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price Its just if I see something Ill try to give them advice, if they come and ask for something Im always there to speak to and I try to help them because its important.It is not just a one-way street for the man whos been at Old Trafford for more than a decade, hes looking to the future in more ways than just his own.Currently in the process of completing his UEFA A License, Carrick has been working with Uniteds youngsters, within the Academy at the Aon Training Centre, and even credits them with improvements in his own game,Carrick said: The badges are going alright actually, Im not far from finishing my A license now. Ive been doing a lot of work with the U14s and its something I really enjoyFitting it in is the biggest problem around schedules and games especially, with having so many games at the moment. I think Ive probably improved as a player as well since Ive started doing my badges and thinking about the game a bit differently. Arsene Wenger and Mourinho will go head-to-head at Old Trafford on Saturday Carrick certainly enjoys playing far more than watching but with Arsenal next up at Old Trafford, one of his fondest days as a spectator was five years ago as United beat the Gunners 8-2.This time around hes expecting a far tougher game but warning he and his team-mates are yet to reach the consistency expected of them by the fans, the manager and the players themselves.Arsenal have got some really good players. When it clicks for them they are a very dangerous team and theyve shown in their start to the season how dangerous they can be, he said.But I think we can be quite dangerous as well and we probably havent quite clicked into top gear which, in some ways is a good thing, because we know theres plenty to come. And if we can just hang in there and not be too far away we feel when we do hit top form well have a right say in it.Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price! Also See: Mourinho must pick Carrick Herrera: Life good under Jose Marriner to ref United-Arsenal Which boss was the best player? Marco Reus Jersey .com) - The women will also have a new champion at the Australian Open. Dzenis Burnic Dortmund Jersey . LOUIS -- Alexander Steen scored a power-play goal with 59. http:///...dortmund-jersey.aspx . -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar will be out for roughly four weeks after tearing his left hamstring.Joline Johansson produced a fine individual display for Hertfordshire Mavericks in their 67-45 win over Celtic Dragons. 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