Man United stars 'booed' on train to face Chelsea as Michael Carrick feelings clear

United's players were booed by train passengers en route to Chelsea, though manager Carrick received a cheer after a seven-minute delay.

Manchester United's squad and staff travelled to London by train on Friday ahead of Saturday's 12:30pm Premier League match against Chelsea. Following standard protocol, they departed from Manchester Piccadilly via Stockport, but road congestion delayed their approach to the station, forcing the train to wait so they wouldn't miss their connection.

When the players finally boarded after the seven-minute hold-up, some were reportedly met with boos from fellow passengers. Manager Michael Carrick, however, received a cheer. The incident echoes scenes from Sunday's 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, when supporters booed players off the pitch but sang Carrick's name as he left.

Carrick has retained his job despite the loss leaving United on an eight-match winless streak with just one Premier League win this season. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the 45-year-old said he doesn't need assurances and understands the pressures of the role, focusing on what supporters experience at the stadium rather than external noise.