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Key events10m agoPreambleI went to see Michael Carrick yesterday for a bit of knockabout fun.PreambleIs this the day Manchester United finally turn their season around and save Michael Carrick’s job? Probably...

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Key events 10m ago Preamble I went to see Michael Carrick yesterday for a bit of knockabout fun. Preamble Is this the day Manchester United finally turn their season around and save Michael Carrick’s job? Probably not.

The manager is eagerly looking forward to this game despite not winning in nine, sitting 17th in the Premier League and coming into this clash with Roma off the back of two Champions League defeats. Life is not easy for Carrick because he has not fit left-back nor a decent striker available to him, so what can Big Sir Jim really expect?

Carrick, if we are being honest, has until the final whistle on Sunday - when Aston Villa are in town - to show he can lead United forward. Anything other than two wins this week will almost certainly seal his fate. There were promising signs against Chelsea but that soon unravelled.

At the very least, Carrick fronts up amid the misery. Those above him say absolutely nothing but must also fear for their futures after a desperate season thus far. Kick-off: 8pm GMT

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