Michael Carrick is remaining positive despite Manchester United's recent woes.

The Red Devils have lost three Premier League matches in a row and have not won since November 21 to find themselves sitting sixth on the table.

In the wake of Saturday's 2-0 loss at Stoke City, and ahead of Monday night's home clash with Chelsea, veteran midfielder Carrick believes their poor streak will soon be beaten

"Football can change quickly," he told MUTV.

"At the moment it is tough to take and it is going to hurt for a couple of days.

"So we have to get our heads right for Monday. It can turn around quickly and if we get a good win then the feeling comes back.

"Hopefully we will be able to kick on from that."