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. The midfield veteran reckons Citys squad depth is unmatched, and feels Guardiola is determined to succeed in all competitions. “He will be in my mind tonight, so it’s going to be an emotional occasion. In the 2000/2001 season he was a goal machine, as he helped Blackburn to an instant return and finis. PA:Press Association9Ross Barkley was part of Everton's team that lost 2-0 at home to Norwich C. Striker Chuba Akpom was thrilled to make his first Arsenal start in their 4-0 EFL Cup win at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night. “Now maybe they’re maybe getting the players he wants and can afford to compete again. Ljungberg, who now coaches at the Gunners’ academy, also reckons Wenger?deserves more credit f. “There were no extraordinary issues with the ticketing system and every query was routine. Another youngster to impress at Craven Cottage for City was fellow England U20 ace Taylor Moore.