Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for Saturday's Premier League match against Chelsea, despite mounting pressure following Sunday's 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.
United's director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada met at Carrington on Monday to discuss Carrick's future. While alternatives including Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann were reportedly considered, the decision was made to give Carrick at least one more match after he took training on Tuesday.
The club currently sits one point and two places above the relegation zone after failing to secure a win in eight matches across all competitions. Matchgoing fans at Old Trafford showed support for Carrick before booing the players, reflecting growing frustration.
Carrick previously dropped captain Bruno Fernandes after the Portuguese criticised tactics following the 4-1 Champions League loss to Como. He must now decide whether to reinstate Fernandes for the Chelsea fixture. Since taking charge in January 2026, Carrick led United to a third-place Premier League finish and a Champions League return.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing