Why Man Utd's Roma comeback has echoes of Mourinho and Solskjaer

One look at the Premier League table shows why Carrick is right not to get carried away.

If results go against them, Manchester United could be bottom of the table by the time they kick-off against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Neither Mourinho nor Solskjaer could follow up their 3-2 successes with another victory. Mourinho's United drew at Chelsea, then lost at home to Juventus. Solskjaer's United were embarrassed by Liverpool. It meant neither man was able to build on the momentum generated by their epic victories.

That is Carrick's challenge.

United have gone seven Premier League games without a win.