 April 2013 saw Carrick nominated for the PFA Player of the Year Award for his performances during the season with Manchester United . Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger said Carrick would be his personal choice for the award , " He is a quality passer . He could play for Barcelona , he would be perfectly suited to their game . He has a good vision and is an intelligent player . " Tottenham winger Gareth Bale was ultimately voted as the winner ; Carrick was , however , included in the PFA Team of the Year for the 2012 – 13 season . Carrick went on to be announced as Manchester United 's Players ' Player of the Year for the 2012 / 13 season . 
