Michael Carrick is facing an uncertain future as Manchester United manager after Saturday's defeat to Chelsea left the club one point above the Premier League relegation zone. Goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer extended United's winless run to nine games in all competitions.
Latest defeat raises stakes
The loss at Stamford Bridge was United's first outing since Carrick narrowly avoided the sack earlier in the week following crisis talks among the club's hierarchy. The 45-year-old's position is now under renewed scrutiny after the team's latest setback.
Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada were in the stands for the match and face a significant decision ahead of United's Champions League fixture against Roma on Tuesday night.
United's stance on Carrick
Earlier this week, it was reported that Carrick would be given the opportunity to turn results around at United. The number of games he would be afforded to improve the team's form was not specified.
Whether Saturday's defeat proves to be the final straw remains to be seen, with the club's next match against Roma now looming as a decisive moment for the manager's future.
