Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola, Xavi Hernández.. is Michael Carrick the next deep-lying #6 turned elite manager? His start at Middlesbrough is mightily encouraging, & the principles of his style represents that of the elites.

Below, I break down his positional play system.

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