Man Utd: Carrick admits Como display was hard to stomach

Michael Carrick has made no attempt to hide his disappointment. Football Italia reports that the Manchester United coach found it painful to see his players against Como, who beat them in the Champions League.

Meanwhile, BBC Sport has run an analysis by Phil McNulty. He argues that the turmoil which has hit each United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson is now closing in on Carrick.

The piece even questions whether the club can be led with any stability, as scrutiny of the coach grows.