Carrick has treble vision

MANCHESTER United midfielder Michael Carrick is aiming to take a ‘defining’ step towards the treble this week — with a hat-trick of victories.

After defeating Tottenham in the FA Cup, Alex Ferguson’s side plan to cement their place at the top of the table tonight when they face Portsmouth at Old Trafford.

That game is followed by a visit to White Hart Lane and another encounter with Spurs on Saturday.