"Big step": Michael Carrick without 3 Man Utd stars for Aston Villa game but £55m ace could return

Manchester manager Michael Carrick will be without three first-team stars for the Premier League clash against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The Red Devils have been in fine form under Carrick’s guidance, and they have picked up 19 points from eight league matches since he took charge.

United host the Villans this weekend, and ahead of the game, Carrick has confirmed that Mason Mount is back in training and will be assessed in the lead-up.

Carrick said: “Mason’s back with the group, which is fantastic.