'Crazy' Carrick looks forward to Roma game

Michael Carrick accepts it might sound "crazy" but the beleaguered Manchester United boss says he is looking forward to the Champions League showdown with Roma at Old Trafford.

United go into Tuesday's game without a win in nine matches in all competitions.

It is their worst run since 1988-89. They have not gone 10 without a win in a single campaign since 1977-78 and there is a growing feeling Carrick will lose his job during the forthcoming international break.

Roma's only defeat so far this season was at home to Real Madrid in the Champions League last month, when they led 3-1 with seven minutes left.