Michael Carrick is 90 minutes from a complete Man Utd crisis after Atletico Madrid loss

Despite the full-time result, there were clear positives for Manchester United away at Atletico Madrid. It was as well as they have played all season. And yet. Come 9.55pm UK time, the final score read Atletico 2-0 United . It means Michael Carrick 's men have gone five games in a row without winning, since thrashing minnows Sabah in their opening Champions League match. The Red Devils have played nine times this term across all competitions and won only twice, both at Old Trafford against inferior opposition.