Michael Carrick believes Manchester United look like title contenders.

Carrick believes the appointment of Jose Mourinho , and the key signings he has made this summer, means United can once again be considered title favourites.

“It's what we have to go for," said Carrick. “The only option we have got is to set out to win things.

“We must believe we have a chance – and we certainly have. It's a long season but, at the end, we want to be sitting top of the table.

“This year it [the title race] does seem close. The fact there's been managerial changes at three of the top clubs means it's going to be interesting to see how it pans out.

“We've got as good a chance as anyone."