Michael Carrick issues Patrick Dorgu update as Manchester United dealt new injury scare during Arsenal win | OneFootball

Dorgu limped off against Arsenal after picking up where he left off in the Manchester derby last weekend

Michael Carrick hailed another goalscoring display from Patrick Dorgu, with Manchester United hoping he has avoided an injury issue.

The 21-year-old was also on the scoresheet last week in the derby victory against Manchester City.

Dorgu had to be replaced with ten minutes remaining against Arsenal, but Carrick played down fears of a significant problem.

"He came off with hopefully a little bit of cramp, but hopefully it's nothing worse," Carrick said.

"He ended up coming off but I think it just shows what he put in with his performance. But yeah absolutely delighted for him, just hope he's not too bad."

On whether it was definitely cramp rather than a hamstring issue, Carrick added: "At this stage it's hard to tell. We'll just have to wait and see but for sure we're hoping that it's not too bad."

Patrick Dorgu fired Manchester United in front at the Emirates Stadium early in the second half

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Dorgu's strike to make it 2-1 came five minutes after half-time, as he lashed an effort in off the underside of the bar from outside the area.

He caused a real threat on the left wing, bursting into the box just minutes later with a sharp run but on that occasion he failed to hit the target.

Dorgu was also impressive in tracking back to help Luke Shaw against Bukayo Saka, who Arsenal repeatedly focused their attacks through, particularly in the second half.

"Pat's been a big player for us in the last couple of games in so many ways," Carrick said.

"Attacking wise, obviously he's scored two goals but I think in terms of the threat and his athleticism and his quality coming in as well, the connections.

"Defensively he's been immense as well, down the side with Luke and doubling up against two teams that ask a lot down the sides.

"It's a big, big job for him. Delighted for him because the two goals he's scored are very different but you get that because he's put so much into the performances. It's nice to see him smiling and happy."