Michael Carrick could now get until 'end of the season' at Man United

Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness believes Manchester United should commit to Michael Carrick until the end of the season despite recent poor form and internal tensions.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure after a series of damaging defeats, with the club currently 16th in the Premier League and having won just one of their last 10 games. However, former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness has argued that the club should back Carrick through to the end of the season, believing stability is needed rather than another managerial change.

Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, acknowledged the "rough patch" but stressed that United's board must "lead properly" and stick with their summer appointment. He noted that Sir Jim Ratcliffe was among those who backed Carrick's appointment, making an immediate sacking contradictory.

The situation is complicated by internal discord. Former Tottenham scout Bryan King reported that several United players are unhappy with Carrick's leadership, citing a recent spat with captain Bruno Fernandes as evidence the manager has "lost the dressing room." The board has already confirmed Carrick will remain in charge for this weekend's match against Chelsea.