Manchester United's board has decided to give manager Michael Carrick more time to turn the club's fortunes around, following a crucial meeting on Monday. This decision comes despite a dismal start to the season, which has seen the Premier League giants languishing at 16th place after a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth. The club has not secured a win in eight competitive matches, and with only seven Premier League points from eight games, it marks their worst start in 40 years.

The meeting involved key figures like co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, CEO Omar Berrada, and director of football Jason Wilcox. They collectively agreed to support Carrick and the players, hoping for an improvement in performance. Carrick, who was seen at Carrington observing the U21 team, is set to lead the squad against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Recent internal tensions have also surfaced, with captain Bruno Fernandes reportedly benched for 'sporting reasons' after questioning Carrick's tactics following a 4-1 loss to UEFA Champions League debutants Como. This followed an earlier incident where Lisandro Martinez publicly criticized the club's leadership. Despite the team's struggles, fans showed support for Carrick after the Bournemouth loss, though their frustration was palpable towards the players as they exited the pitch.

Carrick, a former United legend with 464 appearances and multiple titles, was appointed permanent manager after a successful interim spell in the 2025-26 season, guiding the team to third place and a Champions League spot. However, that form has eluded them this season, with the club also knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Brighton. United have struggled for consistency since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013, with seven permanent managers failing to secure a Premier League title since then.

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