Michael Carrick is set to be given time to turn things around as Manchester United manager.He is expected to be on the touchline at Stamford Bridge on Saturday as his side take on Chelsea, live on talkSPORT.Carrick appeared to be waving goodbye at Old Trafford on Sunday as fans chanted his name – but he has not been sacked after the loss to BournemouthGettyCarrick appeared destined for the sack after losing 3-0 at home to Bournemouth on Sunday, but he is staying on. Man United‘s chiefs were at Carrington on Monday, with Carrick also present – he was there to watch at academy game.And the club legend arrived at the training ground again on Tuesday, with the decision clearly made to give him more time.The Red Devils’ training will take place as usual in the build-up to the clash with Chelsea, with focus on preparing the team. The manager and players will have the chance to show there is still hope with a response on the pitch on Saturday.United have not win any of their last eight games in all competitions, going on a miserable run that seemed to spell the end of Carrick.However, after cutting an emotional figure at Old Trafford, where fans sang his name from the stands, he remains boss.‘I’m a little bit concerned’Reacting to the breaking news, talkSPORT’s chief football correspondent Alex Crook said: “It feels like a stay of execution for Michael Carrick.“The message coming out of the club this morning is business as usual. Michael reported for training and is taking training.“Everyone at the club is focused on preparing the team for Saturday…it will be fascinating to see how the players react to this.Carrick has managed to keep his role and will be on the touchline at Stamford Bridge when his side face Chelsea on SaturdayGetty“I’m a little bit concerned as a United fan whether they can turn it around on the back of those two performances against Como and Bournemouth.“Do the players have it in then to go to to Stamford Bridge and produce a performance worthy of the shirt? On the evidence of what we have seen in the last few weeks, I would say no. “But Carrick stays and we will see what happens.”Carrick’s chaotic weekCarrick has kept his job despite back-to-back heavy losses to Como in the Champions League and Bournemouth in the Premier League.He had also dropped captain Bruno Fernandes in a bold decision in the league clash after the skipper criticised his tactics. The manager went on to keep Fernandes as an unused substitute in a decision that led to some backlash coming his way.Carrick’s side have not won in their last eight games and he has seemingly fell out with Fernandes, but he has kept his role for nowGettyBut after all of that happened over the span of just a few days, Carrick has managed to survive and remains in charge.The decision comes after Carrick remained defiant and said clarified his waves to the Old Trafford crowd were not a farewell.“I take the responsibility, of course,” he admitted on Sunday. “I accept the responsibility. I respect the position I am in. The responsibility is mine. What else can I say right now?“I totally understand the situation. I am not expecting anything in particular, to be honest. I am carrying on as normal. I love this place. I always do what I feel is best for this football club. “Whatever decision is made on anything really, that’s kind of it. I am not expecting anything.”Chelsea vs Man United: Live on talkSPORTCarrick wasn’t expecting anything and he was right to, as nothing has happened and he remains in charge this weekend. Carrick will be in the United dugout as his side face Chelsea, live on talkSPORTGettyAnd you can follow all of the action from Chelsea vs Man United, which kicks off at 12:30pm, live on talkSPORT on Saturday.Listen talkSPORT through the website or find us on DAB digital radio through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.Download and listen to all our live commentaries via the talkSPORT app, whilst talkSPORT is also available to watch on Samsung TV Plus.Subscribe to the talkSPORT YouTube channel for news, views and analysis plus our regular goals show and for more, follow us on talkSPORT Facebook and talkSPORT on X.For the latest odds and bet boosts for every big event, visit talkSPORT BET.