All but back in Champions League - yet big decisions loom at Man Utd

Before all that though, there needs to be a decision about Carrick. Many feel delivering a return to the Champions League - it was predicted after his first two games against Manchester City and Chelsea that his side would be in the bottom half of the table - should be enough to secure him a full-time contract. Getting rid of Carrick, the argument goes, would be the most risky option. But there are two schools of thought. …