Two goals in stoppage time saved a point for Manchester United on Sunday. They may not have settled the future of the man in the dugout.

United's leadership is still discussing Michael Carrick's position and wants to take its time before deciding, according to a report Monday. The club sits 18th in the Premier League after a 4-4 home draw with Aston Villa.

Late goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu, whose equalizer came in the 96th minute, rescued the point. Carrick was applauded off by supporters at the final whistle.

Backed once already

Club bosses chose to stand by the 45-year-old after heavy back-to-back defeats to Como and Bournemouth last month. The message to Carrick and the players was that they would get a chance to turn things around. The international break is now seen as the moment to judge whether they have.

Since the 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth on Oct. 25, United have lost 2-0 at Chelsea, beaten Roma 3-2 in the Champions League and drawn with Villa. The club believes the comebacks against Roma and Villa show the dressing room is still behind Carrick.

The numbers that worry United

That run has also seen United concede eight goals and fall two goals behind three times. They have won just one league game all season, against newly promoted Ipswich in August, which has left them in the relegation places after 10 matches.

United return from the break with a trip to Liverpool at Anfield on Nov. 22.