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Carrick Remains United Manager Ahead of Chelsea Clash

By Reuters

Michael Carrick will continue as Manchester United’s manager for the upcoming league match against Chelsea on October 31, according to British media reports. Carrick has been leading the team’s training at Carrington and is expected to guide the squad as they seek to recover a season that has gone off course. His position had been questioned after a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday, which extended United’s winless streak to eight matches across all competitions and left the club one point above the relegation zone in 16th place. Senior club officials met on Monday amid speculation over Carrick’s future, with potential replacements mentioned in the press, but no decision was announced. Carrick returned to work as usual, overseeing preparations for the Chelsea trip. Fans expressed mixed emotions after the Bournemouth loss: while supporters praised Carrick with chants and applause as he approached the tunnel, boos followed when the players left the pitch. Carrick, 45, has repeatedly taken responsibility for the team’s difficulties while protecting his players from criticism. He said, “I totally understand the situation. I’m not expecting anything in particular, to be honest. I’m carrying on as normal, and I love this place. I always do what I feel is going to be the best for the football club, whatever decision is made on anything, really.”