- Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has been given more time by the club hierarchy to turn their season around following a poor start of just two wins in 12 matches across all competitions.
- The decision comes after a damaging 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday, which left Manchester United sitting 16th in the Premier League table.
- Former club captain Gary Neville expressed surprise that Carrick remained in charge after what appeared to be a farewell lap on Sunday, though he welcomed the decision and hoped the squad would respond.
- Carrick arrived early at Carrington on Tuesday to lead training as normal, with the board allowing him to focus on preparing the squad for their upcoming Premier League fixture against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
- Former United winger Ashley Young warned that the club could struggle to recruit elite replacements, claiming top managers like Luis Enrique would currently be hesitant to take over the current squad.
IN FULL
