EPL: Chelsea defeat pushes Carrick closer to Man Utd sack

Michael Carrick’s position as Manchester United manager is under threat following a 2-0 Premier League defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. According to Punch and Punch Nigeria, the loss leaves the club winless in nine games. Free Malaysia Today reports that the defeat leaves the team just one point above the relegation zone, potentially ending the weekend in the bottom three.

Daily Post Nigeria reports that Manchester United began the match well, with a Matheus Cunha effort ruled out for offside. However, Chelsea scored twice in the second half through Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer. Free Malaysia Today notes that Rogers opened the scoring in the 50th minute and that Cole Palmer converted a penalty following two quickfire yellow cards for Lisandro Martinez. Winnipeg Free Press also noted a red card for Martinez during the match.

Carrick told Sky Sports that the team failed to get going in the second half after looking dangerous in the first. Daily Post Nigeria reports that United have now failed to win in their last seven Premier League games.

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