Michael Carrick is looking forward to two great games this week as he fights to save his job at Manchester United.The 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on Saturday saw Uniteds run without a win extend to nine games in all competitions and they now sit outside the Premier Leagues relegation zone on goal difference only.Reports suggest Carrick has Tuesdays Champions League game against Roma and the weekend clash with Aston Villa to turn things around but the former England midfielder offered a positive assessment on Monday when asked to assess his personal situation.He said: That has no influence on how we prepare for the game tomorrow. We cannot wait for the game tomorrow.I cant wait for the game. That is all I am focused on. What happens after, happens. Whatever direction it goes in.We know what we are capable of United boss CarrickUnited have turned in a series of abject performances in recent weeks but Carrick insists they are working hard behind the scenes and he remains confident the displays, and results, will improve.I know what we are capable of as a team and as a group, he added. We have showed it in spells and bursts, we showed it the other day.We were in a really position going into the second half against Chelsea.We know what we are capable of. We are close but need to act on it quickly. We have two great games this week. A great opportunity to attack the game and make it a good night.more to follow Topics AS Roma Manchester United F.C. Michael Carrick If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read The Monday Book Club: Manchester United cut to lowest ever price to suffer relegation while Arsenal and Rice enhance their claims for glory Jon Fisher 2nd November, 2026 Carrick to remain in charge for Roma game with United boss position set to be reviewed during international break Nicholas McGee 1st November, 2026 Bayern held in Klassiker after Kane penalty miss as Milan cruise to derby win over Inter Nicholas McGee 31st October, 2026 Michael Carrick admits Man Utd problems have happened too often after Chelsea defeat Mitch Fretton 31st October, 2026 Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United: Report, result and goals as Red Devils collapse again Mitch Fretton 31st October, 2026 WATCH: Matheus Cunha denied Manchester United opener against Chelsea Mitch Fretton 31st October, 2026
