Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea, extending their winless run to nine matches in all competitions and intensifying pressure on manager Michael Carrick.

LONDON, Oct 31 : The travelling fans applauded Michael Carrick when he strode to the corner of the Shed End at Stamford Bridge to acknowledge them but Manchester United's former stalwart midfielder and current manager cut a forlorn figure as he left the pitch after a 2-0 Premier League defeat by Chelsea on Saturday.

LONDON, Oct 31 : Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was restored to the starting lineup against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday by under-pressure manager Michael Carrick after he dropped the Portuguese international last weekend.United lost 3-0 at home to Bournemouth in the Premier league on Sun

LONDON, Oct 31 : Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was restored to the starting lineup against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday by under-pressure manager Michael Carrick after he dropped the Portuguese international last weekend.United lost 3-0 at home to Bournemouth in the Premier league on Sun

Manchester United's winless run has reached nine matches after a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea, piling pressure on Michael Carrick. However, the under-fire boss expects to remain in charge for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Roma.