Carrick keeps Manchester United job ahead of Chelsea trip
Michael Carrick remains Manchester United manager after senior officials, sporting director Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada, decided against dismissing him following talks on Monday. Carrick led training at Carrington on Tuesday and will take charge of the Premier League match at Chelsea on Saturday. United have won none of their last eight matches in all competitions, including a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday and a 4-1 loss to Como. The club sit 16th in the Premier League, one point above the relegation zone.
Key facts
- United also lost 4-1 to Como in their match before the Bournemouth defeat.
- Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte are reported as possible replacements if Carrick is dismissed.
- Carrick took interim charge in January after Ruben Amorim left and got the permanent job in May.
- Fans sang Carrick's name and applauded him after the Bournemouth match, then booed the players.
- United host Roma in the Champions League and Aston Villa after the Chelsea match.
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Why it matters
Manchester United's league position and recent run leave the club close to the relegation zone.
What changed
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