Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says Marouane Fellaini is in career best form.

Mourinho admits it is Fellaini's performance that is keeping skipper Michael Carrick on the bench.

“We gave Michael Carrick a contract because we think he's a good player and an important player," said Mourinho.

"He's just in a team where I think, in this moment, Matic and Fellaini are in the best form that I have ever seen them. I never saw Matic playing so well. I never saw Fellaini playing so well."