Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has ruled out stepping aside, insisting he remains committed to turning around the club’s fortunes despite the team slipping into the Premier League relegation zone.
Carrick made the remarks after United fought back twice from two goals down to secure a dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Late stoppage-time strikes from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu earned United a point, offering Carrick some breathing room ahead of the two-week international break.
Speaking to Sky Sports, the 45-year-old acknowledged that the team’s results had fallen short of expectations but maintained that he was determined to continue working towards improving performances and securing victories.
United’s position in the bottom three has raised fresh concerns, with the club finding itself in the relegation zone after August for the first time in 40 years following this weekend’s results.
Carrick admitted he was unhappy with the team’s current position and recent results but insisted there was still an opportunity to change the situation.
The former United midfielder also dismissed the possibility of resigning, saying he had no intention of walking away from the job or initiating discussions with club officials about his future.
He maintained that his focus remained on the direction the club needed to take and the immediate task of winning matches.
Carrick further revealed that the team would use the international break to continue training, address weaknesses and prepare for their next fixture.
Manchester United are scheduled to travel to face rivals Liverpool on November 22 in their next Premier League assignment.
