'Delaying the inevitable' or right call? Key questions as Carrick stays

Michael Carrick has been given the opportunity to turn Man Utds form around and will stay in charge for their Premier League game at Chelsea on Saturday; Carrick took training on Tuesday with the club winless in eight games; Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are contenders to replace him

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Michael Carrick has been given the chance to turn Manchester United's form around - a shock decision that has divided supporters and Sky Sports pundits.

The under-pressure United head coach was thought to be on the brink after Sunday's crushing 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, but he will be in charge on Saturday as they travel to Chelsea in the Premier League.

United's director of football, Jason Wilcox, and chief executive, Omar Berrada, were at Carrington discussing Carrick's future on Monday and it is understood they had already been considering alternatives for the head coach role.

For now, Carrick will remain in charge, and here are the key questions around the decision...

Source: Sky Sports