Michael Carrick insists he will still be in charge of Manchester United against Roma

Carrick insists he will remain in charge for Roma despite Manchester United's 2-0 loss to Chelsea extending their winless run to nine games.

Michael Carrick insisted he would still be Manchester United manager for Tuesday's Champions League match against Roma, despite a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on Saturday. The loss extended United's winless run to nine games, their worst stretch since 1988, with the club now hovering just above the relegation zone.

United played well in the first half and created clear chances but conceded through Morgan Rogers. The game shifted decisively when Lisandro Martínez was sent off for a foul, allowing Cole Palmer to make it 2-0 from the penalty spot. Carrick acknowledged the red card's impact but avoided criticising his experienced defender, saying "the second goal and losing the man at that stage had a big influence on it."

When asked about a potential relegation battle, Carrick stressed the need to focus on winning matches and moving up the league quickly. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised his side's second-half response and highlighted winger Estêvão Willian's impressive performance on his first league start of the season.