article_snippet: To put that number in context, that's as many as Manchester United's entire midfield against Tottenham - Juan Mata, Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellaini, Daley Blind and Michael Carrick - have managed in the Premier League over the past two seasons.
article_snippet: The Brazilian is usually deployed behind the central striker, but can operate out wide on the left, where Michael Carrick - have pace and quick feet allow Michael Carrick - have to beat a man before picking out team-mates.
article_snippet: The playmaker holds off a tackle as The playmaker embarks on one of The playmaker trademark runs in a recent game .
article_snippet: As well as running past defenders with the ball
article_snippet: The playmaker has a knack for making attacking runs from deep without it, posing a threat in behind whether coming from central areas on the wing.
highlights_snippet: Quick feet, an eye for goal and plenty of assists have caught the eye .
  