professional at Old Trafford, the defender joined Sunderland in July 2011 on a four-year deal. MANCHESTER UNITED face a nightmare run of four games in nine days that could make or break Jose Mourinho’s reign at Old Trafford. RELATED STORIESWenger fears for RamboArsenal growing increasingly alarmed over Aaron Ramsey's r. Related articlesRAM SHEEPISH WITH FRIMPONGEmmanuel Frimpong startles Aaron Ramsey with chance meetin. 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. der as fans sneak into stadiumSHAW NO CERTAINTYGareth Southgate tells Luke Shaw he must start playing for Manchester United to regain England spotKylian Me SoftlySergio Ramos tells Kylian Mbappe he is welcome at Real Madrid ahead of France vs Spain friendlyRAHEEM RECOVERYRaheem Sterling is fit for Manchester City's crunch Premier League clash at Arsenal#pogdaddyLoving son Paul Pogba visits dad Fassou Antoine in hospital to celebrate his 79th birthday after Frenchman is ruled out of Spain friendly through injuryFeeling smallInjured Chris Smalling looks down in the dumps after limping away from restaurant with his leg brace onHit the Gym, JackGareth Southgate warns Jack Wilshere to prove his fitness if he wants to win back an England spotCHILLINGNo time for cold feet as SunSport visit Fulham's training ground for a spot of cryotherapy treatmentICE COOL KIDJermain Defoe reveals cryotherapy chamber sessions are helping him stay young but his mum is ruining vegan diet by serving up meatUNITED RANT BOYSPolice are investigating Manchester United fans for homophobic chanting at ChelseaZaha had 'no passion'Gareth Southgate sensationally claims Wilfried Zaha did not have the heart to play for England But if things go badly, they could find themselves way off the pace in the Premier League, facing an uphill battle to make it through to the knock-out stages of the Europa League and knocked out of a cup by their local rivals City. We have done really well in most of the games so far and also we are just learning to adapt. eague 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 downloadManchester United lose 3-1 at Watford - Jose Mourinho's third loss in a rowThe Sun. The controversial Portuguese’s stuttering start to the season has come as a shock to those who supposed United would soar away at the top of the Premier League table. Etihad chiefs are desperate to get the midfielder, 33, off their books due to his huge £220,000-a-week wages.