Manchester United prepare for Chelsea amid pressure on Carrick

Sport · First reported 29 Oct, 17:21 · Updated 18:52

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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick faces a difficult build-up to Saturday’s Chelsea match after an eight-game winless run and the decision to bench captain Bruno Fernandes. The coverage also outlines other major Premier League fixtures and Arsenal’s recent League Cup exit.

United have gone eight matches without a win in all competitions and were reported to be a point above the relegation zone before facing Chelsea.
Carrick benched Bruno Fernandes for the Bournemouth defeat after Fernandes criticised the team’s tactics; Carrick said Fernandes remains captain after they spoke.
The report also previews Manchester City hosting Brighton and Arsenal visiting Liverpool, following Arsenal’s League Cup elimination by Fleetwood Town.

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Key facts

United’s run: Eight matches without a win in all competitions.
Bournemouth result: United lost 3–0 at home and were reported to have seven points from eight matches.
Fernandes: Carrick said Fernandes remains captain after clear-the-air talks.
Upcoming match: Manchester United were due to visit Chelsea on Saturday.
Arsenal: Arsenal were eliminated from the League Cup on penalties by Fleetwood Town.