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Carrick retains Manchester United job ahead of Chelsea clash

United's board gave Carrick another week after eight games without a win, with replacements only being discussed.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:48:07 GMT

Manchester United's hierarchy decided not to dismiss Michael Carrick, keeping him in charge for the Saturday trip to Chelsea, according to the Independent. The 45-year-old manager had been under pressure after eight games without a win, including heavy defeats 4-1 to Como and 3-0 to Bournemouth.

Sporting director Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada were present at Carrington training ground on Monday, where Carrick continued normal training on Tuesday. United dropped captain Bruno Fernandes for the Bournemouth game after he criticised Carrick's tactics following the Como loss.

Potential replacements being floated include Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte. After Chelsea, United will host Roma in the Champions League and then face Aston Villa before the international break.

Key facts

Manchester United kept Michael Carrick as manager for the Chelsea match (independent.co.uk)
United have not won in eight games, losing 4-1 to Como and 3-0 to Bournemouth (independent.co.uk)
Bruno Fernandes was benched for the Bournemouth game after criticizing Carrick (independent.co.uk)
Possible managerial replacements mentioned are Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte (independent.co.uk)