# Michael Carrick expects to stay at Man United despite relegation fears

> Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he'll stay despite club's relegation threat after 4-4 draw with Aston Villa.
- Title: Michael Carrick expects to stay at Man United despite…
- Summary: Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he'll stay despite club's relegation threat after 4-4 draw with Aston Villa.
- Keywords: manchester united, michael carrick, aston villa, premier league, relegation zone, 4-4 draw, eight-game winless run, Sky Sports
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/football/news/12040/13609927/michael-carrick-manchester-united-boss-expects-to-stay-on-despite-club-sitting-in-relegation-zone-after-aston-villa-draw
- Published: 2026-11-08T19:40:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manchester united, michael carrick, aston villa, premier league, relegation zone, 4-4 draw, eight-game winless run, sports
## Manchester United's league position
Manchester United sits third-bottom in the Premier League after a dramatic 4-4 home draw against Aston Villa.
## Winless run extends to record
Man Utd's 18th-place position is their lowest after 10 top-flight games since 1986/87.
## Carrick's future expectations
Under-pressure Manchester United boss Michael Carrick 'expects' to stay on despite his side sitting in the relegation zone.
## Carrick's interview with Sky Sports
When questioned on his future by Sky Sports' Patrick Davison, Carrick insisted he would remain in charge.
## Carrick's post-match confidence
Carrick expressed confidence his side could still turn things around this season.

> One hundred per cent, I think there's more than enough
## Gary Neville's criticism
Sky Sports' Gary Neville said the ownership doesn't have a clue what to do.

> The ownership don't have a clue what to do
## Roy Keane's assessment
Ex-Man Utd player Roy Keane called Carrick's leadership 'politician' style.

> He talks a lot but doesn't say much
## Carrick's key quote
Carrick said football is about moments and the team played well despite the draw.

> Football is about moments, football is about what happens in both boxes in the end
## What happens next
Manchester United faces Liverpool in a few weeks with relegation concerns.
## Key takeaway

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expects to remain in charge after a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa left the club third-bottom in the Premier League.