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Archive photo · 12 April 2025Michael Carrick Remains In Charge Of Manchester United For Chelsea Trip After Bournemouth Defeat
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Carrick will remain in charge for Manchester United's Chelsea trip amid poor form United suffered a 3-0 Bournemouth defeat, extending winless run to eight matches
Carrick stays for Chelsea
Michael Carrick remained in charge of Manchester United for the trip to Chelsea after Sunday’s 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth extended United’s winless run to eight matches in all competitions. Carrick oversaw training at United’s Carrington training ground and prepared for Saturday’s league trip to Stamford Bridge, with United hovering one point above the Premier League relegation zone in 16th place. United’s hierarchy held talks on Monday amid speculation about Carrick’s position, but no decision was announced and Carrick reported for work as normal.
Carrick said after Sunday’s loss, "I’m carrying on as normal, and I love this place." Carrick also said, "I always do what I feel is going to be the best for the football club, whatever decision is made on anything, really."
Fans boo, players face heat
Supporters at Old Trafford chanted Carrick’s name after the final whistle, but boos followed as the players made their way off the pitch. Sky Sports’ Gary Neville said, "I am surprised, but I am happy because I was absolutely certain that what I witnessed on Sunday would be the end of Michael." Neville added that it looked like Carrick was "almost a goodbye lap" as he waved to the fans.
United supporters chanted Carrick’s name as he made his way to the tunnel, but quickly directed boos at the players once he had made his way off the pitch. Players booed at the final whistle and then fiercely as they followed Carrick down the tunnel after Bournemouth.
Next fixtures and pressure
United host Roma in the Champions League three days later, then Aston Villa in the league the following Sunday, before a two-week international window. United will have to pay Newcastle about £3m in compensation if they want Eddie Howe, who is described as Wilcox’s prime candidate if a change is made.
Carrick remains under severe pressure after a run of eight games without a win and that United have won just one of their eight Premier League matches so far this season. United go to Stamford Bridge on Saturday lunchtime without a win in eight matches in all competitions, with the 13-time Premier League winners sitting one point and two places above the relegation zone.