Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is delighted with the form of Michael Carrick.

The Geordie will start at former club Tottenham today.

"Carrick has been absolutely magnificent," said Ferguson.

"It is his best ever season at the club.

"He is completely in command of that position now. He has been absolutely brilliant.

"Even when he came on on Wednesday night he just settled us. He got a grip of the game immediately like good players do and eased us through the last 20 minutes."