The major reason why Manchester United have decided to keep Michael Carrick as head coach
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11-second readManchester United manager Michael Carrick appeared to be heading for the exit door after Sunday’s 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth. According to the i Paper, United planned to sack the 45-year-old this week but failed to settle on a replacement.
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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick appeared to be heading for the exit door after Sunday’s 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth. According to the i Paper, United planned to sack the 45-year-old this week but failed to settle on a replacement.
Carrick is now preparing to face Chelsea this Saturday at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are smarting after suffering a home loss to Tottenham Hotspur for the first time since April 2018.
However, Chelsea are currently six points above the Red Devils in the league table. Director of football Jason Wilcox favours appointing him because of his Premier League experience.
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