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Manchester United move in on Carrick | Liverpool book place in FA Cup fourth round | Xabi Alonso sacked by Real Madrid

David Garrido is joined by The Mirror’s John Cross and The Sun’s Charlie Wyett to discuss why Manchester United have chose Michael Carrick over Ole Gunnar Solksjaer as interim manager. They also break down why Xabi Alonso was sacked by Real Madrid and if they think Alvaro Arbeloa can turn things around for them. Finally, they analyse Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Barsnley in the FA Cup and whether or not Macclesfield could topple Brentford in the fourth round.

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