Martinez, speaking after the Manchester derby win, was responding to criticism from Scholes and Nicky Butt on their podcast.

Carrick opted to hand Kobbie Mainoo a first Premier League start of the season, pushing Bruno Fernandes higher up the field, and the former England midfielder stuck with playing a back four like former caretaker Darren Fletcher had done for United’s two previous matches.

Michael Carrick's return to the Old Trafford dugout was a triumphant one as United outplayed City in the derby.

Manchester United continue to be linked to a central midfielder as Michael Carrick got his spell as head coach off to an impressive start with a win over Manchester City