Man United and INEOS Back Michael Carrick After Poor Start

Owners point to a failed bid for a left-back as the reason to give Carrick more time following his successful interim spell securing Champions League football.

Overview

Club sources quoted by Fabrizio Romano say Manchester United plan to keep Michael Carrick in charge despite early results pressure.
The team lost 1-0 to Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday and have collected four points from their first four Premier League games.
United accept they fell short in the summer transfer window by not signing an additional left-back after trying and failing to find the right option.
Carrick, who was made permanent after guiding United to a third-place finish and Champions League qualification, has told the club he is confident of a turnaround.
The next league fixtures, starting with Fulham, are framed by the club and media as near-term tests that will influence how patient ownership remains.