Michael Carrick admits Manchester United facing Chelsea as a mid-table clash is "incredible".

United face Chelsea on the back of victory over Stoke City.

Carrick told MUFC: "Yes, I know it's quite incredible. Over the last 10 years or so we've both been pretty much going at it for trophies - they've won things and we've won things.

"Certainly after what they achieved last season you wouldn't have expected them to be in the position they're in and I'm sure they'd say the same thing. So it's a bit strange but I'm sure when we get out on that pitch on Sunday it won't be about who is where in the league, it won't have any effect on the game. Chelsea against United at Stamford Bridge is a big game and we need to improve our record down there."