I think I've sussed Carrick: he attempts to make a great first touch when he receives the ball, and pull it into space that'll give him time to look up and play a creative pass. However, he's a bit crap, and barely ever manages to make that first touch count, and as he can't dribble, he then passes back to rio/vidic and hopes to get another try. I said it to one of my mates about 10 mins through last nights match, and for the rest of the time it was like a crystal ball.