Carrick keeps job as United prepare for Chelsea clash
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick will remain in charge for Saturday's away match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, kick-off 8:30 a.m. ET on 31 Oct. United have gone eight matches without a win in all competitions, conceding 15 goals and scoring six, and sit one point above the relegation zone with seven points. The side lost 3-0 at home to Bournemouth, after which Carrick dropped captain Bruno Fernandes; Carrick has said Fernandes will remain captain. Chelsea, fifth in the table, lost at home to Tottenham Hotspur last weekend.
Key facts
- Benjamin Sesko and Manuel Ugarte are absent for the match, while Kobbie Mainoo may return to training.
- Carrick has been criticised for staying in his role despite the club's poor performance.
- Carrick has held meetings about the future of his job, raising concerns about his authority within the club.
- Bruno Fernandes has been publicly criticised by club leaders for lacking ambition after a loss to Atletico Madrid.
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Why it matters
A defeat would extend United's winless run and deepen pressure on the club's league position.
What changed
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