MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United has gone from crisis to within sight of a return to the Champions League since calling on Michael Carrick to salvage its season. Seven wins from nine games have transformed the mood inside Old Trafford — lifting United to third in the Premier League and prompting club great Wayne Rooney to declare Carrick the man to bring the good times back.

Manchester City’s title odds have been slashed while Liverpool and Chelsea’s chances of Champions League qualification were dented by dropped points.

Manchester United Monitoring Tyler Adams as Premier League Interest GrowsManchester United’s search for midfield reinforcements has quietly widened to include Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams, a player

Second half goals from Casemiro, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko gave Manchester United a commanding 3-1 win over top-four rivals Aston Villa.

The Red Devils remain unbeaten under the returning interim boss.

Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount is expected to return to the squad for their Premier League game against Aston Villa tomorrow.Manager Michael Carrick has received an injury boost ahead of

Interim Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has dismissed growing calls for him to take the job on a permanent basis, describing the speculation as "only noise," following a crucial 3-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa.