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 United legend Roy Keane says there is no way that Michael Carrick should be given the head coach’s job at Old Trafford on a permanent basis.

Michael Carrick insisted he was not listening to the likes of former teammate Wayne Rooney after the clamour for him to get the Manchester United job long-term increased following Sunday's 3-1 win over Aston Villa.

Roy Keane remains unconvinced by Michael Carrick's pedigree for the Manchester United job, despite his impressive run of form since taking over on an interim basis

Roy Keane gave a damning verdict when asked if Michael Carrick should land the Manchester United job on a full-time basis. Man United returned to winning ways following their defeat to Newcastle United by beating Aston Villa 3-1 on Sunday.

Michael Carrick has been backed by Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, although he wouldn't confirm if the manager's stay would be extended.

When Roy Keane claimed in January that Michael Carrick should not get the Manchester United job permanently, even if he wins every game until the end of the season, it was easy to think that the hypothetical scenario he painted would never be tested.

Manchester United fans made their feelings on Casemiro clear during the Red Devils' 3-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday, as he enters the final eight matches of his tenure at Old Trafford

Michael Carrick says Manchester United are embracing the pressures of pushing for a Champions League return.