The in-form Reds can move into third spot in the Premier League table with a victory, following Aston Villa's 2-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday night.
Carrick has made one change to the line-up that started the win at Everton last time out, with the matchwinner Benjamin Sesko rewarded for his fine form.
February's Player of the Month leads the attack and makes his first start since the Emirates FA Cup tie against Brighton & Hove Albion, when he scored our consolation effort. His last league start yielded a double in the 2-2 away draw at Burnley, during Darren Fletcher's spell in interim charge.