Manchester United lose to Chelsea as Carrick's future grows uncertain

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 15:24 · Archive

Manchester United lost 2-0 to Chelsea in the Premier League, with a red card to Lisandro Martinez worsening Michael Carrick's position as manager.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick's position became more precarious after a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on Saturday. The loss extended United's winless run to nine matches across all competitions, their longest such streak since 1988.

Goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer, the latter a penalty in the 64th minute, sealed the loss. Palmer's penalty was awarded after Lisandro Martinez jumped with a raised elbow toward Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana at a corner and struck him in the face. A video review confirmed the offense, and the Argentina defender received a second yellow card in a four-minute span.

Carrick had restored Bruno Fernandes to the starting lineup after dropping his captain the previous week, but the change made little difference. United have won just once in nine league games and sit one point above the relegation zone, with the possibility of dropping into the bottom three by the end of the round.

How it is being reported

• 10-man Man United loses at Chelsea to leave Carrick's job in further jeopardyMichael Carrick’s position as Manchester United manager is in further jeopardy after a 2-0 loss at Chelsea in the Premier League.Clickorlando · 31 Oct, 14:36
• 10-man Man United loses at Chelsea to leave Carrick's job in further jeopardyMichael Carrick’s position as Manchester United manager is in further jeopardy after a 2-0 loss at Chelsea in the Premier League.News4Jax · 31 Oct, 14:36

In this story: Michael Carrick · Manchester United · Chelsea · Lisandro Martinez · Cole Palmer · Morgan Rogers · Bruno Fernandes

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