Michael Carrick has made his decision after Manchester United suffered two consecutive home defeats amid mounting pressure over his potential dismissal.
On 18 September 2026 GMT+7, Michael Carrick, Manchester United's manager, spoke at a press conference ahead of their English Premier League Week 5 match against Fulham, scheduled for Sunday, 20 September.
Currently, Michael Carrick is under significant pressure after Manchester United lost 3 of their 6 matches across all competitions this season, including two consecutive home defeats: a 0-1 loss to Manchester City in the Premier League and a 2-3 defeat by Brighton in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
This has led to speculation that Manchester United may soon dismiss Carrick from his managerial role, but he quickly responded that such thoughts are not on his mind, saying, "That issue is not a concern for me at all. I know this club well and understand my role."
"I know where, as a football club, we should be positioned to meet the expectations of the owners as well as the fans, and I fully understand these matters."
"Regarding the future, ownership, or how long I will continue in this role... these are not thoughts occupying my mind at all; I have never even thought about how long I might stay."
"To dwell on such things in my current situation seems pointless. It’s not something I prioritize. We live in a world where everything demands immediate response and judgment, which is natural in today’s era, but that world is not mine."
When asked if Manchester United remains a great club during this crisis, Carrick replied, "Absolutely 100 percent. I truly don’t want to be anywhere else. This is the best place for me. We must look at everything realistically."
"This is not a disaster or a major collapse. It’s not the end of the world. We are not in such a dire situation that we have been performing terribly for a long time."
"Recently, we may have lost some matches, but we feel we have competed well in every game we played. So, it’s not as if we have to struggle desperately all the time."
"That is the charm of being at this club. There are great moments, achievements we have reached, and many good feelings. Of course, there are also disappointments mixed in."
"Sometimes small disappointments can escalate into bigger issues, but that is part of coping with situations and being part of this great club."
"That is why I am here. It is my responsibility, and I accept it. It’s not about blaming each other. We often look for someone to blame or reasons to assign responsibility."
"You can blame me if you want; that’s fine. I am ready to take responsibility for everything. But for us, it’s not about blaming; it’s about finding solutions and improving."
"It’s just 2 or 3 games where we didn’t get the results we wanted. For me, even 2 or 3 games are too many because I hate losing, but that doesn’t mean the world is falling apart."