Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Manchester United veteran Michael Carrick could've walked into his great Barcelona team.

City host United tonight.

Guardiola said: “I am a big fan of Michael Carrick.

“He is one of the best holding midfielders I've ever seen in my life by far.

“He's the level of Xabi Alonso, Sergio Busquets in Barcelona and Munich.

“All of them (United's English players) they are perfect."