Carroll scored his first goal since December 26, 2010 in a 2-1 home loss to Leicester City, with James Maddison and Youri Tielemans netting for the Foxes.
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5. Ciaran Clark - 6
A typically-steady performance from a player who's in line for a new deal at United. Photo: Plumb Images
6. Matt Ritchie - 6
Attacked the ball and tidied up well behind Joelinton in the first half, delivered the free-kick that led to Carroll's goal. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
7. Sean Longstaff - 5
Reunited with his brother Matty in midfield, looked to play and press high up the pitch. Photo: Plumb Images
8. Matty Longstaff - 6
Handed a third start in the space of nine days after sitting out the first few months of the campaign, but looked anything but jaded. Photo: Michael Regan