Pressure mounts on Michael Carrick following Manchester United's loss to Chelsea

Manchester United's difficult campaign continued with a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The match was further compounded for the visitors when defender Lisandro Martinez was shown a red card, leaving his side to finish the encounter with ten men.

Uncertain future for Carrick

The latest result has intensified the scrutiny surrounding manager Michael Carrick. The club is currently enduring its most challenging start to a season since the 1986/87 campaign, leaving the team's hierarchy to weigh up their options regarding the dugout.

Despite the growing frustration, reports indicate that the club will not make any managerial changes until at least the upcoming international break. Carrick is expected to remain in charge for the midweek Champions League fixture against Roma and the following Premier League game against Aston Villa on November 8.

The board reportedly maintains hope that the manager can reverse the current trend, granting him a reprieve of at least two more matches to prove his capability in the role.