Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for their trip to Chelsea this weekend.
Sources have told BBC Sport that the 45-year-old will be given the opportunity to turn things around at Old Trafford after a dismal start to the campaign.
Carrick oversaw training on Tuesday morning, as United look to end an eight-match winless run in all competitions when they visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford left Carrick’s future in doubt, with United sitting one place above the relegation zone.
It is understood that the United hierarchy have explored the possibility of replacing Carrick, with former Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe and former Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann under consideration.
But sources have told BBC Sport that the former Middlesbrough manager will not only take charge against Chelsea, but will also have a chance to revive the club’s fortunes on the pitch.
Carrick took over as interim manager in January following the departure of Ruben Amorim and was rewarded with the permanent job in May after securing Champions League qualification with an impressive run that saw them finish third.
But United’s form has slumped this season, with Carrick’s side winning just one of their eight Premier League matches so far this season.
Defender Lisandro Martinez has criticized the club’s board for a lack of investment following United’s 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League earlier this month.
Captain Bruno Fernandes then took aim at Carrick’s tactics after a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Como in their next Champions League match.
The Portuguese was dropped to the bench in Sunday’s defeat to Bournemouth and remained an unused substitute.
United fans chanted Carrick’s name as the former England international walked towards the tunnel after the match, but quickly booed the players once Carrick had left the pitch.
Carrick gestured towards the Stretford End as they chanted his name after the match.
“It wasn’t a goodbye from me,” Carrick said on Sky Sports.
“I have mixed emotions, I feel it for my players, they are going through a difficult time. In some cases we can help them, in others the situation is unraveling and the boys are feeling it at the moment.
“Mixed emotions from the fans reacting that way. To have that connection with the fans, it’s mixed emotions, it’s going to take a little time to digest but I certainly appreciate their support.
“The situation is where we are and we haven’t had good enough results or performances.”
Carrick was at United’s training ground on Monday morning, despite the first team having been given the day off.
Director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada were both pictured arriving at the club’s training ground, with Carrick leaving around 5pm.
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