Michael Carrick Vows to Remain in Charge for Manchester United vs Roma Amid Worst Run Since 1988

The Guardian Sport · 2026-10-31
Michael Carrick Vows to Remain in Charge for Manchester United vs Roma Amid Worst Run Since 1988

Manchester United's crisis deepened with a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea, extending their winless streak to nine games – the club's worst run since 1988. Michael Carrick, who is clinging to his job as manager, insisted he will still be in charge for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Roma. The loss at Stamford Bridge, where Morgan Rogers opened the scoring, highlighted defensive frailties that have plagued United throughout this miserable sequence. With pressure mounting and speculation swirling over his future, Carrick attempted to shift focus to the upcoming European fixture, but the statistics paint a grim picture. United have not endured such a barren spell in over three decades, and the lack of victories has raised serious questions about the team's direction. As the Roma match approaches, all eyes will be on whether Carrick can arrest the slide or if the club's hierarchy will make a change before it's too late.