Carrick says Bruno is ‘as good as ever’ but has had no word on his own future before Villa

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick confirmed he has received no assurances about his future ahead of Sunday's match against Aston Villa. Speaking in his pre-match briefing, Carrick stated he is carrying on as normal, while BBC Sport reported the club hierarchy is expected to review the managerial situation after the game. A failure to win would leave United in the Premier League relegation zone heading into the international break.

Carrick also praised captain Bruno Fernandes, describing him as "as good as ever" following recent disciplinary tension. Fernandes scored a retaken penalty in a 3-2 midweek victory against Roma alongside two goals from Matheus Cunha. Carrick declined to reveal whether Fernandes apologized privately, emphasizing that the midfielder's commitment and on-pitch actions speak for themselves.