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Manchester United lose at Chelsea after Carrick and Fernandes clear tensions

Manchester United's talks between manager and captain failed to produce an immediate turnaround, with a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea extending their winless run to nine matches.

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Carrick and Fernandes hold talks over United tensions

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Carrick confirms Fernandes will remain Manchester United captain

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Carrick says he needs no assurances over role

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Chelsea beat United as Martínez sees red

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Carrick criticises defending after defeat at Stamford Bridge

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18 articles

  1. Carrick confident he will be in charge of Man Utd next week
    Soccer News Football
  2. Michael Carrick insists he will NOT be sacked as Man United manager - despite side slipping closer to relegation zone after Chelsea defeat
    Daily Mail
  3. Michael Carrick insists he will still be in charge of Manchester United against Roma
    Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian
  4. Michael Carrick tells Manchester United to 'keep moving forward' as Chelsea defeat leaves them facing the relegation zone
    GOAL.com
  5. Carrick’s Manchester United lurch one point above relegation zone after Chelsea loss
    Indian Express

3 articles

  1. Manchester United stick with Michael Carrick ahead of Chelsea matchup as dressing-room discord fuels crisis
    CBS Sports
  2. Carrick's last chance? The fixes Man Utd may need at Chelsea
    Sky Sports
  3. Carrick says there are 'no issues' with captain Fernandes
    BBC Football

13 articles

  1. Michael Carrick ‘not surprised’ to still be in Manchester United role
    Express & Star
  2. Michael Carrick confirms Bruno Fernandes will remain Manchester United captain
    Indian Express
  3. Carrick confirms ‘fully committed’ Fernandes will remain Man Utd captain
    Soccer News Football
  4. Manchester United’s Carrick backs Fernandes and is expected to face Chelsea - Al Jazeera
    Al Jazeera
  5. Manchester United’s Carrick backs Fernandes and is expected to face Chelsea
    Al Jazeera

8 articles

  1. Michael Carrick holds Carrington summit with Bruno Fernandes amid tension between Man United boss and captain after Bournemouth snub and 'loyalty' dig
    Daily Mail
  2. Reports: Carrick, Fernandes hold 'clear-the-air' talks
    ESPN FC
  3. Fernandes tells Carrick he is committed to turning season around in clear-the-air talks
    Guardian Sport
  4. Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks before Chelsea trip
    The42
  5. Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks ahead of Man Utd and Chelsea showdown
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