Manchester United's hierarchy has agreed to keep Michael Carrick in charge until the international break, despite the team's late Europa League victory over Roma easing some of the pressure on his position.
The under-pressure manager ended a run of three straight defeats and nine games without a win as Matheus Cunha scored twice, and was sent off, late on to down an under-strength Roma side. Roma had raced into a 2-0 lead inside 17 minutes thanks to an early Matias Soule strike and a Donyell Malen penalty, but Bruno Fernandes halved the deficit shortly after half-time before Cunha's late double.
Boardroom talks after Bournemouth defeat
United's hierarchy held crisis talks over the head coach's position after a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth earlier in October. Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox were involved in discussions at Carrington the following days, with replacements reportedly considered.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann, fresh from leaving Germany, are among the names who continue to be linked with the vacancy. Antonio Conte has also been mentioned as a possible option.
Decision to stick with Carrick
However, United opted against making an immediate change last month, allowing Carrick to remain in charge for defeat at Chelsea and Tuesday's late triumph over Roma. According to The Athletic, Man Utd chiefs last week agreed to keep Carrick in post for the visit of Roma and Sunday's visit of Aston Villa in the Premier League before reassessing the situation during the break.
That stance is not expected to change despite a much-needed victory. Man Utd chiefs are said to be happy for Carrick to remain in charge until the international break, at which point a new manager could be appointed and given extra time to settle in the job before domestic football returns.
