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  1. Get Involved - 'Play like that every week and Man Utd will finish top half'

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    This team finished 3rd last season. If the players pull themselves together they will easily avoid relegation. It’s whether the player are willing to fight or if want a way out.

    Brett, Cambridge

    Get a grip. Its nine games in. Anything could happen.

    Jon, Peterborough

    Abysmal start to the season for Man U but it all makes sense when you look at the lack of effort, lack of pressing. Carrick admitted that he wanted the team sitting back. Against Chelsea, they actually pressed and played well. Play like that every week, they'll finish top half.

    Paul, Notts

  2. Get Involved - 'How many Man Utd players get into other teams?'

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    Scary times as a Utd fan...and Halloween is over! The squad isnt good enough - You have to ask yourself, how many of them would get in other teams in the Premier League? We used to get the elite, now we're buying players that cant get in the Chelsea team!

    Neil, Jersey

    Man Utd were last demoted in 1973 only 5 years after winning the European Cup in 1968. I remember it. The feeling of helplessness to stop the rot, whilst feeling entitled to be in the top division has echoes of current times (the last few years I would say).

    Nick, Wells

    Utd have players who definitely consider themselves too good for the Championship, but as a team they’re not good enough for the Premier League.

    Chris, Bucks

  3. Watch live: Carrick & Mainoo news conference

    Man Utd v Roma (Tue, 20:00 GMT)

    The stream for Michael Carrick's pre-match news conference is now live and the Champions League music is blasting irritatingly loudly in my ears.

    If you want to listen to that for a few minutes feel free but we're expecting the Manchester United boss, along with Kobbie Mainoo imminently!

    Click 'watch live' at the top of the page to tune in.

  4. United front

    Man Utd v Roma (Tues, 20:00 GMT)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport Manchester United reporter

    Michael Carrick saying Manchester United had trained well ahead of games they have gone on to lose or draw has become something of a parody.

    But there was tangible evidence of it at Carrington this morning.

    Cameras are only allowed in for the first 15 minutes of training the day before Champions League games.

    However, there was plenty of joviality in the rondos session, with Bryan Mbeumo, Carlos Baleba and Bruno Fernandes all pretty vocal.

    United did play with focus and determination in the first half at Chelsea, which suggested there is some togetherness, but their confidence is exceptionally fragile.

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    Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo was all smiles at training

  5. Get Involved - 'Relegation is a real possibility'

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    There are no easy games in the Premier League like there used to be. There is no game at the moment that United look like winning. They aren't missing major injuries and the coach is doing the best he can with what he's been given. Relegation is a real possibility.

    Jeuel, London

  6. Man Utd have near 25% chance of being relegated

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    According to Opta's supercomputer, Manchester United certainly aren't too good to go down.

    They are by no means the favourites to face the drop, but the supercomputer has given them a 22.96% chance of playing in the Championship next season.

    The current bottom three are all given a higher percentage probability than Michael Carrick's side while Hull City(29.5%), Coventry City (37.2%), Ipswich Town (24.52%) and Fulham (23.56%) - all of whom currently sit above the Red Devils in the table, have all been given a greater chance of relegation.

  7. Get Involved - 'I do not think Carrick can manage a Premier League squad'

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    Being a fan of this club for almost 40 years has made me experience some amazing highs and some lows (mainly pre and post Fergie). There is no easy solution now, but the main course of action simply has to be letting Carrick go (with thanks) and firing the directors.

    Tim, Ruislip

    I don't think Carrick can manage a Premier League squad, hence why they are going down to the Championship, I think they are better than Coventry and Crystal Palace but noone else

    Thee, Manchester

  8. United being relegated 'certainly possible' - Ten Hag

    Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag believes it is "certainly possible" that United are relegated from the Premier League this season.

    Sat 17th in the table, Man United are just above the relegation zone on goal difference.

    "In the Premier League it's certainly possible, because all the teams are simply strong," Ten Hag told ESPN.

    "They're all strong squads, all good managers. And if you end up on the wrong side once and you really get into that vicious circle -- yes, then it can become very, very difficult."

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  9. Get Involved - 'At present I do not think there are three worse teams'

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    Utd too good to down?! I wouldn't put the words Utd and good together. They are bang in trouble and are struggling to get out of the cycle they're in. If the players fancy putting a bit of effort in, they may just sneak survival.

    Ryan, Lancs

    Too good to go down? Is this a joke? I'm a United fan but if they are not careful they will go down. And if the players don't put 100% in then it will happen. They're yet to play at 100% effort for 90 minutes yet. Shambles of a team.

    Jason, Welwyn Garden City

    At the moment it’s really difficult to see where a United win is going to come from and that is a huge concern. The players seem bereft of any confidence and unity. At present I don’t think there are 3 worse teams in the Premier League.

    Adrian, Somerset

  10. Watch live: Carrick & Mainoo news conference

    Man Utd v Roma (Tue, 20:00 GMT)

    While you sink your teeth into that, it's worth flagging that Manchester United boss Michael Carrick's pre-match news conference before Tuesday's Champions League match with Roma will be available for you to watch live on this page today.

    We're expecting him around 13:30 and he'll be joined by midfielder Kobbie Mainoo for questions.

    We'll bring you all the quotes as they come but if you want to tune in yourself, just click the 'watch live' button once it appears at the top of the page.

  11. Get Involved - Are Man Utd 'too good' to go down?

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    We may only be nine games into the Premier League season, but Man United sit just above the relegation zone on goal difference.

    No decision has been made yet to sack Michael Carrick, with supporters directing most of their anger towards the players and the board.

    But are Manchester United too good to go down?

    Leicester City won the Premier League and are now in League One. Tottenham also narrowly avoided relegation last season.

    United may continue to struggle with this squad, but are there three teams worse than them?

    Please get involved and share your views.

  12. Are Man Utd in relegation trouble?

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport Manchester United reporter

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    Man United are nine games without a win in all competitions. It is their worst run since 1988-89.

    They are teetering on the brink of dropping into the relegation zone for the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson's early days and on Tuesday welcome Serie A outfit Roma to Old Trafford knowing they need a win to keep their Champions League qualification hopes realistic.

    Pre-match, the expectation had been Michael Carrick would be in charge for that.

    "There's no words I'm going to explain to you now that makes any difference," he said. "It's not going to change it. We've got to move forward and win football matches, it's as simple as that.

    "The way they went about it and played, the quality of football and the way we played in the first half definitely gives encouragement, and we've got to take that."

  13. Will Tuesday provide a springboard or more misery?

    Man Utd v Roma (Tue, 20:00 GMT)

    Well, in a literal sense, they get a break from the Premier League and instead face Italian side Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.

    It hasn't been going much better for Michael Carrick's side in Europe with one win and two defeats in three games so far, including the 4-1 humbling by Como last time out.

    The beauty of the league phase is that things can change quickly and a positive result on Tuesday night could prove a springboard for not only their Champions League journey but for their season as a whole.

    It wont be an easy task, however, as visiting Roma have lost just once in all competitions so far this season.

    They remain unbeaten in Serie A and after a 5-2 victory against Udinese on Saturday, will fancy their chances at implementing more misery on the wounded Red Devils.

    A graphic of the Champions League table from 19th down to 36th.

  14. Unchartered territory

    Saturday's defeat by Chelsea means Manchester United sit 17th in the Premier League table after nine games played.

    Michael Carrick's side are only out of the relegation zone on goal difference and just two points off rock bottom side, Sunderland.

    There have been struggles in the red half of Manchester in recent seasons but this may be the bleakest it has looked yet.

    So, where do they go from here?

    A graphic of the bottom six of the Premier League table as it stands on 2 November 2026 with an image of Michael Carrick with his hands on his head in the background.BBC/Getty Images

  15. Good afternoon

    Hello! Happy Monday.

    I'm sure Manchester United fans have had happier ones but things can change quickly in football and this may be the week...

    We've got all the build-up to the Red Devils' Champions League match against Roma to bring you today, including Michael Carrick's pre-match news conference.

    Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo will also be in the hotseat alongside his manager for questions today and we'll be bringing you every word live on this page.

    That and plenty more for you to get your teeth into, so let's get stuck in to it.