In his latest Sky Sports column, Paul Merson believes this is a big week for Michael Carrick as Manchester United head coach after a poor run of form. United have failed to win five out of their last six games in all competitions - the latest being Saturday's 1-1 draw with 10-man Tottenham, who scored a late equaliser through Dominic Solanke. Carrick's side now face a huge week with two tricky away trips to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night, then a trip to high-flying Leeds United who just lost their unbeaten record to reigning champions Arsenal on Saturday.
Read below for the Magic Man's thoughts about a big week for Carrick and United... After Saturday's game, I'd more worried if you're a Man Utd fan. I've seen signs with Tottenham that things can improve, there's something there.
I haven't seen any signs with Man Utd at the moment. Now, Michael Carrick is in trouble over the next two games. I hope he doesn't get the sack, but he's in trouble.
It's a nightmare week for him. I couldn't think of two worse games - and I don't think they're going to win either of them. Atletico Madrid, at their ground, it's a difficult game.
They're hard to beat, a very difficult team to play against and beat. They don't let in a lot of goals. Then you go to Leeds, who's one of Man Utd's champion enemies.
This is a big, big, big football match. And it's one of Leeds' biggest games. And if you're a Leeds fan, after the weekend, you'd be shocked if Man Utd beat them at Elland Road.
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