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The 33-year-old has established himself as an important member of Louis van Gaal's team after returning to action from a long-term injury, and recently signed a one-year extension on his Old Trafford contract.
Carrick is expected to start this weekend against Chelsea as the Red Devils look to make a late bid for the Premier League title, and speaking to MUTV, the England international admitted that he hopes to continue playing at the highest level for a number of years t come.
Carrick explained: "At 33 or 34, that's when you're not sure how your body is going to react.
Living right and trying to look after myself gives me a better chance. I feel as good and as fit as I ever have
Michael Carrick
"Living right and trying to look after myself gives me a better chance. I feel as good and as fit as I ever have.
"I'm not saying I can last as long as Giggsy. Not many people, if anyone, can do what he did. But I tried to learn off Giggsy, Scholesy and Gaz Nev.
"It's stuff in the gym, yoga, living right, eating right… it all comes together and hopefully gives you a chance of playing for that extra couple of years."
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Michael Carrick has been impressive for Man Utd since returning from injury
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