Michael Carrick?comes?inThe skipper’s exclusion should bring in Carrick – who did net against the Cobblers. Rooney had given United the lead before Robin van Perise rifled an equaliser into the roof of the net. striker-wise, signed only Lucas Perez from Deportivo la Coruna in the last transfer window. The playmaker has been a lonely figure the last three games, watching helplessly from the stands as he aims to change his manager’s mind. The following season saw Anelka add strength and awareness to his blistering pace and killer instinc. Jansen needs to step up immediately, and Spurs need to see off Middlesbrough, if we are to take them seriously. The England international left-back has agreed to extend his deal with the club until 2021. But that was his first goal since March last year and there is unlikely to be another soon. Will Sunderland struggles continueIf David Moyes didnt know the size of the task in front of him at Sunderland, he does now. Its a decision at a high level because I am very happy with both of our keepers.