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Carrick stays in charge as Manchester United head to Chelsea

Jarin Ahmed Author Jarin Ahmed Last updated 29. October 2026 Reading time: 1 min
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Michael Carrick will still lead Manchester United when they visit Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. The 45-year-old stays on even though United have not won any of their last eight matches under him.

The pressure peaked after United lost 3-0 to Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Carrick left Bruno Fernandes on the bench for that match. The captain then openly criticised his manager's tactics.

Bruno was not the only one. Lisandro Martinez also spoke out, and his criticism was aimed at the club's management. Carrick himself insisted that his wave to the supporters after the Bournemouth defeat was not a farewell.

United's league position explains the mood at Old Trafford. The team are 16th in the Premier League with 7 points.

The fixtures after Chelsea are no easier. United are due to face AS Roma in the Champions League, then Aston Villa and Liverpool in the Premier League.

The trip to Stamford Bridge is Carrick's first chance to end the run of eight games without a win. Roma, Aston Villa and Liverpool follow in quick succession, so every point from London would matter for a team now stuck in the lower half of the table.