Erik Pieters and Gianelli Imbula joined the new boys. In the last few games we have played against Benteke of Palace and Lukaku of Everton and we will come up against others who are just as good if not better. TED RATINGSMidfield maestro Michael Carrick was Manchester United's star man in their win at NorthamptonMour like itNorthampton 1 Man Utd 3: Jose Mourinho ends horror run as Michael Carrick inspires United to EFL Cup winJOSE V PEP ROUND 2Manchester United land Manchester City in mouth-watering EFL Cup fourth round derby showdownfour-midable fixturesMan United face nightmare run of four fixtures in nine days that could make or break seasonFIVE THINGS WE LEARNTSurely it's the end of the road for Wayne Rooney and time for Michael Carrick to start in midfield Watch ALL the goals from the Premier League before anyone else for FREE plus all the latest news, fixtures and results and live match commentary all on the go with the new Sun Football App – click here to downloadGetty Images4Sergio Ramos is once again a target for Manchester UnitedJose Mourinho does an epic motivational speech in new Heineken adBut with United looking suspect at the back, Mourinho could make another attempt to bring Ramos to the Premier League. Reuters4Ben Gibson is enjoying life in the Premier League with his boyhood club MiddlesbroughPA:Pres. Diego Costa was yet again at the centre of the action, squaring off with Danny SimpsonAll run of the. 1 million fee up front, so Palace asked if I would go there to help the club. lebrationFACTS, STATS, GOALS & LOLSStoke dont have a lot to shout about right now – but try telling that to their PA announcer. Manchester City have already established a nice lead in the Premier League, but I know Pep and he will not allow complacency in the dressing room. TAMMY ABRAHAM has the world at his feet and could easily be leading the line for Chelsea this season, according to Bristol City boss Lee Johnson. I considered changing for a while, but Real Madrid was always my?priority and there were no economic reasons.