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Man Utd midfielder Carrick not bothered by Barcelona favourites tag

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick isn't bothered by Barcelona's favourites tag for the Champions League final.

Carrick believes the Red Devils can match the Spanish champions at Wembley.

"It doesn't bother us who is favourite and who is not. It is about performing in a one-off game," he said. "We respect them for what they are, the way they play the game and the strengths they have.

"We are well aware of how they play but at the same time it is about us as well.

"We are there for a reason, we have gained a lot of experience over recent years and hopefully it will all come together on Saturday night.

"Look at the number of changes the boss made in the Schalke game (a 4-1 semi-final second-leg victory) and questioning that received.

"The depth and strength of the squad was there for all to see when we won like that in the semi-final of the Champions League."

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