Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick feels they be regarded among the greats if they win a third consecutive Premiership title this season. "You have got something special if you win three in a row," said Carrick.

"It would be an amazing achievement and would show what a good team we have been over a consistent period.

"We have done a little bit of the work but there is an awful long way to go yet.

"This league has already shown there are some unexpected results to be thrown up.

"It would be incredible to do it but we have to earn that right."