Carrick admits future in doubt after nine-game winless run against Chelsea

Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on Saturday, a result that extended their winless Premier League run to nine games — a sequence the club has not endured since 1988, according to talkSPORT. The loss leaves Michael Carrick's position as head coach under severe pressure.

After the game, Foot Mercato reports that Carrick was directly asked whether he would be on the bench for United's next fixture, with the manager making what the Evening Standard described as a frank admission about his uncertain future. Carrick also told reporters he was unhappy with his side's defending, particularly for the first goal conceded, according to BBC Sport.

United had chances in an encouraging opening half, but Matheus Cunha had a goal ruled out for offside and Amad Diallo missed two clear opportunities, talkSPORT reports. Chelsea's Estevao, making his first Premier League start of the season, also had an effort disallowed before the hosts eventually pulled clear. United finished the match with ten men.

Large numbers of United supporters left Stamford Bridge before the final whistle, according to The Sun. The Mirror had reported earlier in the week that Carrick had been told to start getting results, and that the club had already identified three potential replacements.