If United had lost against Villa, the chances of Carrick being axed today would have increased, but the dramatic ending to the game leaves more questions than answers as the board discusses whether to stick or twist during the international break.
United are in the relegation zone, having taken just eight points from 10 games, which would ordinarily warrant a sacking, but the small improvements shown over the last three games (since the board decided to give Carrick more time) may be enough to keep him in the job.
United should have won against Chelsea – the defeat was down to poor finishing, not Carrick. They won against Roma and conceded four against Villa due to individual mistakes for each goal.
There’s also a sense that Berrada and Wilcox want to give Carrick as much time as possible because it will reflect badly on them if another manager departs.
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