Michael Carrick will continue as Manchester United manager for the club's upcoming match against Chelsea this weekend, according to BBC Sport. The 45-year-old has been given an opportunity to stabilise the team following a difficult opening phase of the season.
Sources confirmed to BBC Sport that Carrick will retain his position despite mounting pressure on the club's performance. He signed a two-year contract with Manchester United in May 2026, following his successful spell as caretaker manager when he secured Champions League qualification for the club.
The decision to keep Carrick in place comes after a challenging period for the team. Manchester United has struggled in the early stages of the campaign, winning just one of their opening eight Premier League matches and sitting 16th in the table, 14 points adrift of the leaders. The club suffered a particularly damaging 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, which intensified scrutiny on the manager's position.
Senior figures within the club have expressed concerns about recent performances, including a 4-1 Champions League loss to Como. However, despite these setbacks, the decision has been made to allow Carrick the chance to turn around Manchester United's fortunes rather than make an immediate managerial change.
The Chelsea fixture represents a significant opportunity for Carrick to demonstrate that the team can recover from its poor start and begin climbing the league table. The match will take place this weekend at Stamford Bridge.
