Defensive crisis at Old Trafford

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to turn one of his midfielders into a makeshift defender after an injury crisis fell on Old Trafford. With both Wes Brown and Gary Neville limping off during United’s 4-0 win over West Ham on Saturday, Fergie was forced to play Michael Carrick and Ryan Giggs as defenders. And with Rio Ferdinand, Jonny Evans, John O'Shea, Neville, Rafael and Brown all injured, it looks as though Carrick will play in central defence alongside Nemanja Vidic in this week’s Champions league clash with Wolfsburg. "The injuries in defence are becoming a bit of a headache to us. Carrick stepped in and did very, very well. He's got the composure and the pace," said Ferguson on Saturday, after watching his charges close the gap on EPL leaders Chelsea to two points.