Michael Carrick was handed a two-year deal in May after overseeing an impressive recovery as caretaker boss that saw the club finish third in the Premier League. (AFP pic) LONDON: Michael Carrick is set to remain in charge of Manchester United for this weekend's Premier League match away to Chelsea, according to media reports on Tuesday.

Carrick's future at Old Trafford has been the subject of intense speculation after a miserable run of eight games without a win.

Sunday's 3-0 humbling at home to Bournemouth left the English giants just one point above the Premier League relegation zone.

But the BBC, Sky Sports and Britain's Press Association all reported that former United and England midfielder Carrick would take the team to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.