Michael Carrick will lead Manchester United at Chelsea on Saturday, but his job appears to hinge on results. Two lopsided losses have intensified pressure on the manager, whose team is struggling to meet the standards of a club once dominant in English soccer.

By the Numbers
  • Como beat United 4-1 in the Champions League.
  • Bournemouth won 3-0 at Old Trafford.
  • Carrick is United’s seventh full-time manager since Alex Ferguson left in 2013.
Yes, But

Fans showed support for Carrick after the Bournemouth loss, while jeering the players. That backing may offer some encouragement, but two poor performances have left his position precarious.

State of Play
  • Carrick is set to take charge against Chelsea as the club weighs its next move.
  • British media reports have linked Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann to the job.
What's Next

After Chelsea, United hosts Roma in the Champions League next Tuesday, then faces Aston Villa in the Premier League on Nov. 8. Those games could shape whether Carrick remains in charge.

Bottom Line

Carrick gets another game, not a guarantee of security: United’s immediate results may decide whether he can continue rebuilding a club still searching for stability.