Michael Carrick has to start if Manchester United are to beat Arsenal this weekend, according to Ray Wilkins. The former United star says defeat in Saturdays live Sky Sports game - even this early in the season - would end his old clubs hopes of a top-four Premier League finish.Wilkins believes starting veteran midfielder Carrick represents Jose Mourinhos best chance of continuing an impressive head-to-head record against Arsene Wenger. Man Utd vs Arsenal November 19, 2016, 11:30am Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just £6.99. No contract. Wengers sole success against Mourinho came in last seasons Community Shield, but victory at Old Trafford would give Arsenal a nine-point lead over United with almost a third of the season played.Speaking on Sky Sports News HQ, Wilkins said: Manchester United cannot afford to let Arsenal win at the weekend. Arsenal will bounce clear, and you cant be giving teams three-game swings at his stage of the season.For United to finish in the top four theyve got to beat Arsenal on Saturday, and its going to be tough.Mourinho is without suspended Zlatan Ibrahimovic for the game and has problems in defence with Eric Bailly and Chris Smalling injured. Manchester United will be without Zlatan Ibrahimovic when they take on Arsenal But the key area, Wilkins says, is in midfield where Carrick was recalled for the 3-1 defeat of Swansea that preceded the international break and gave United a first league win in five games.Manchester United have won on each of the 35-year-olds four starts this season, and Wilkins said: I dont think United have controlled many games. Manchester Uniteds Paul Pogba volleys home the opening goal against Swansea I think with Carrick in the side thats the only option they have to get some semblance of control and a bit of serenity.He sees the game so well, he can hit long passes and if United are going to push up and attack Arsenal youre going to need that guy, with all his knowledge, to stop counter-attacks.I think Michael will have to play for United to have a good chance. Also See: Kane perfect for United Life good under Jose Wenger vs Mourinho Depay wont rule out exit Nestor Cortes Jr. Yankees Jersey . Numbers Game looks into the Canadiens securing the services of Thomas Vanek in a trade with the New York Islanders. The Canadiens Get: LW Thomas Vanek and a conditional fifth-round pick. Bobby Murcer Jersey . 24 Baylor in a Big 12 clash between teams trending in opposite directions. 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I knnow what I do.ddddddddddddEven in a country like Ireland where I coached for many years. But that is the choice he wants to make and thinks that is the best for his team.There was a lot a vitriol about Australia his home nation where he coached and opportunities were given to him to grow up as a coach and play.Personally, if you want to leave a legacy somewhere you dont hit back at it do you when you leave.Cheika is yet to hear back from IRB referees chief Alain Rolland and said he doesnt expect to after he called for a hearing with the Irishman after his side were pinged 13-3 in the penalty count against Ireland.Ive got nothing from him. Youll have to ring him and ask him where its at, Cheika said.I made my calls the other night, the ball is in their court now.If they do want to get back to us, I dont know. Well just see what happens.Ive got to think more about this weekend than what happened last weekend right now. ' ' '