Man Utd keep Michael Carrick for Chelsea clash after turbulent 48 hours

Manchester United have decided to keep Michael Carrick in charge for Saturday's Premier League match at Chelsea, following a chaotic 48 hours at Old Trafford. Carrick, who stepped up as caretaker after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's dismissal, will lead the team at Stamford Bridge despite intense speculation over a permanent appointment. The decision comes after United's board weighed options including Ralf Rangnick and Ernesto Valverde, but opted for continuity with the former midfielder. Carrick oversaw a 2-0 Champions League win over Villarreal in his first game, boosting his case to stay on. The club is still working to finalize an interim manager, with Rangnick emerging as the leading candidate. United sit eighth in the Premier League, 12 points behind leaders Chelsea, making this a pivotal fixture. Carrick's familiarity with the squad and calm demeanor have earned him support from players, but the pressure is on to deliver a result against the league leaders. A positive performance could strengthen his claim to remain involved under any new regime.