EPL: Carrick gets Chelsea lifeline as Man Utd sack fears mount

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is expected to remain in charge for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Chelsea despite growing pressure over the club’s poor run of results.
Reports from the BBC, Sky Sports and the Press Association on Tuesday indicated that the former England midfielder would lead United to Stamford Bridge as the club’s hierarchy considers his future.
Carrick’s position has come under intense scrutiny after United went eight games without a victory. The pressure increased following Sunday’s disappointing 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, which left the club just one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
The 45-year-old was at United’s Carringt...