Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expects to remain in charge despite his side dropping into the Premier League relegation zone.
The Red Devils twice came from two goals down to rescue a dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday, with the result nevertheless extending their winless league run to eight outings.
They now sit 18th in the Premier League table going into the November international break – their lowest position after 10 matches since the 1986/87 season.
Carrick staying optimistic
Speaking after the game, a defiant Carrick told Sky Sports: “We understand the situation – we haven’t won enough games.
“But I expect to move forward and keep working on things we’ve been working on, showing a lot of the good, tighten up on a few mistakes and win football matches.”
Asked if United can still turn things around this season, Carrick added: “One hundred per cent. I think there’s more than enough.
“Goals change games and we’ve got to deal with it and it’s something we have to improve on drastically, but there’s more than enough.
“We’re just making it too difficult for ourselves at the moment in certain times. I’m quite clear with what direction the club needs to go in. We’ve just got to win games.
“Football is about moments. Football is about what happens in both boxes in the end.
“Take the moments and the totally avoidable goals we’ve given away, I actually thought we played pretty well. We were the better team for the most part and I’m disappointed we haven’t won the game.”
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Keane demands improvement
While Carrick believes his job is safe, former United captain Roy Keane is not so sure, with the Irishman questioning the lack of progress in addressing the squad’s shortcomings.
“It’s obviously difficult for the manager. Under pressure, no doubt,” Keane said.
“He talks a lot but doesn’t say much. I don’t know if that’s a tactic, like a politician.
“He keeps saying we need to tighten up and there’s things we need to work on, but they better get moving on that.
“It’s the worst start in how many years – all these stats aren’t very good. If you keep giving up goals and chances, it’s just going to continue.
“What are we expecting to change over the next few weeks and months? What are they working on? They need to do a lot better than that.”
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