Chelsea shocked by Sunderland, Liverpool cruise
Manchester United salvaged a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa with two late goals, while Chelsea suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat to Sunderland. The results leave the future of United manager Michael Carrick in continued uncertainty.
Why it matters
These results highlight the volatility of the current Premier League season and the high stakes for managers under pressure.
Manchester United rescued an incredible 4-4 draw against Aston Villa as two stoppage-time goals gave Michael Carrick renewed hope of avoiding the sack, while Chelsea suffered a shock 1-0 loss at Sunderland on Sunday.
United boss Carrick was seconds away from heading into the international break on the back of another devastating defeat that would surely have led to his dismissal.
But Carrick's side struck twice in the six minutes of additional time through Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu to leave their manager's future still uncertain.
United are in the relegation zone and have not won in their last eight Premier League matches, so it is far from sure that Carrick will survive the axe.
He had earned a stay of execution when United's hierarchy allowed him to remain in charge despite last weekend's loss at Chelsea.
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