Manchester United v Roma: Champions League – live

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.