The horror run facing Manchester United after Michael Carrick gets sack reprieve

The next five games sees Manchester United face three teams chasing a top-four finish and two fixtures in the Champions League.

However, following meetings on Monday, it was decided that Carrick would be given more time in the hot seat, with the former Middlesbrough manager taking charge of Man Utd’s trip to Chelsea on Saturday.

While the Blues are still reeling from a shock home defeat of their own, losing 2-0 to London rivals Tottenham, they have looked very dangerous going forward - scoring 25 times in 10 matches.

Michael Carrick

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Once Carrick & Co. have dealt with the Saturday lunchtime kick-off, attention turns to the Champions League, with Man Utd welcoming Roma to Old Trafford.

After the Villa game Manchester United will be able to take stock during the international break, where it feels likely that Carrick’s future will be reviewed again if the Red Devils fail to pick up a decent haul of points.

Man United will not be eased back into Premier League action, with a trip to arch-rivals Liverpool on Sunday, November 22. The Red Devils completed the league double over their rivals last season, with Manchester United unbeaten at Anfield since receiving a 7-0 tonking in 2023, a run of three games.

If Carrick remains in situ towards the end of November, he will lead Manchester United into another Champions League fixture. Sporting host the Red Devils on Wednesday, November 25, with the Portuguese club winning two of their first three in the league stage.

A shock 3-2 defeat at home to Austrian outfit LASK has poured cold water on impressive wins over RC Lens and Galatasaray.