Bad omen for Michael Carrick as Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'set to attend Chelsea vs Manchester United'

The Red Devils are without a win in eight games across all competitions, leading to heavy speculation that Manchester United were to sack Carrick.

However, after Man United chiefs met on Monday, it was decided to give the former player more time in the Old Trafford hot seat. As such, Carrick will be in the dugout as Manchester United visit Stamford Bridge for Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off - while Ratcliffe will be in the stands, watching on.

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In fact, since buying shares at Manchester United, Ratcliffe has watched the Red Devils twice at Stamford Bridge - with his side losing on both occasions.

Back during Erik ten Hag’s tenure, Man Utd threw away a 3-2 lead in London, Cole Palmer scoring deep into injury time to turn the game on its head.

Beyond speculation surrounding Carrick’s future, Ratcliffe’s decision to watch the game in person has led many Manchester United fans on social media to label the businessman a Chelsea fan. It will be the third time since 2024 that Ratcliffe has visited Stamford Bridge.

Ratcliffe has admitted to a ‘split allegiance’ when it comes to Chelsea and Man United, revealing in 2018 that he was a season ticket holder at Stamford Bridge.

At the time Ratcliffe told The Telegraph: “I am a season ticket holder at Chelsea.

“Have been for years, although I’m a Manchester United fan really.”