Michael Carrick has been given the opportunity to turn things around at Manchester United
Michael Carrick has been given the opportunity to turn things around at Manchester United(Image: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
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After intense speculation, Manchester United have chosen not to sack Michael Carrick. United were at their lowest point last week following the 4-1 loss at Como and 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Captain Bruno Fernandes openly questioned Carrick's tactics during his interview following the Como loss. He followed that up by suggesting United had become too fixated on past accomplishments. Ahead of the clash with Bournemouth, Carrick spoke passionately about the standards of the football club. He also dodged questions about stripping Fernandes of the captain's armband.
In a show of defiance, Carrick dropped Fernandes for the clash with Bournemouth and refused to bring him on as United slumped to defeat. After the game, Carrick was given a rousing reception from the Stretford End as the Reds' players were booed off the pitch by the home fans.
Many felt that would be the end of Carrick's tenure. On Monday, Jason Wilcox, Omar Berrada, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family entered crisis talks to decide on the United head coach's future. In the meantime, Carrick watched the academy face Hull City in a behind-closed-doors friendly.
Carrick returned to Carrington at 7.30am on Tuesday in his training kit as United began their preparations for the clash with Chelsea on Saturday. At lunchtime, it was confirmed that Carrick would be in charge for this weekend's game. United insist the 45-year-old will be given the chance to turn the current situation around, although notably the players are also included in that.
With Carrick now having the opportunity to improve United's fortunes, we're asking our readers whether you agree with the decision to give Carrick another chance at United. Have your say below: