Carrick seeks breathing space as United manager

London Michael Carrick takes charge of Manchester United for what could be the last time against Aston Villa this weekend as he battles to save his job despite a morale-boosting midweek victory over Roma. United’s dramatic win in the Champions League gave the coach breathing space but he remains under intense pressure ahead of the international break.

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When Manchester United’s players trudged off at half-time against Roma on Tuesday, 2-0 down and seemingly out of ideas, Carrick’s fate appeared to be sealed.