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Man Utd Champions League winner Hargreaves: Carrick could earn job

Manchester United Champions League winner Owen Hargreaves can see Michael Carrick earning an extended stay as manager.

The caretaker is off to a winning start after a Champions League victory at Villarreal and is expected to be remain in charge for the clash with Chelsea.

Hargreaves said on BT Sport: "Obviously it can all change at Chelsea but if Michael gets a result.

"If he's winning like Ole, nobody anticipated him getting the job full-time, but because his results were there they did it. If Michael keeps clean sheets and climbs up the table then they will have to look at him.

"They have to."

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