Michael Carrick is under massive pressure at Manchester United
Michael Carrick is under massive pressure at Manchester United
Michael Carrick's future at Manchester United is hanging by a thread after the Reds suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth on Sunday.
Carrick, 45, had come into the game against the Cherries under huge pressure following a dismal start to the season, with the Reds winning just TWO in 11 fixtures across all competitions.
But United were humiliated on home soil with Bournemouth running out comfortable winners. Rayan put the Cherries ahead in the 38th minute before Marcus Tavernier capitalised on a defensive error from Leny Yoro to double the visitors' lead.
Despite an improved start to the second half, Bournemouth made it three in the 71st minute with Evanilson rounding Senne Lammens before curling the ball home from a tight angle.
That is how it remained with Carrick now facing the sack after United extended their winless run to seven matches. They have dropped to 16th in the Premier League table on just seven points from a possible 24.
Stay tuned for the latest and the fallout from United after the defeat to Bournemouth...
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There was a loud cheer at Anfield when Manchester United's 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth was read out.
Liverpool fans had just watched their side beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0.
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Michael Carrick has opened up on Manchester United's defeat to Bournemouth as pressure continues to rise on his future.
Carrick told Sky Sports: "It was a strange, mixed of emotions at the end of the game. It wasn't a nice way to end the game.
"It was a tough day for the players. We went into the game having been rocked. You can feel that.
"They're really hurting and disappointed in there. It's not a nice feeling. You have to accept it, we're in that situation."
He added: "It's really difficult to have a day like this at this football club and feel the emotion and dynamics of what it was like today. Not for me personally but for Manchester United.
"It was really mixed. I feel responsibility with the position I'm in. I've been at the club a long time. It hurts a lot going through this."
Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick(Image: Getty Images)
Jamie Carragher doesn't believe Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick was ever going to bring Bruno Fernandes on during the defeat to Bournemouth.
Carragher told Sky Sports: "I don't think he was ever going to bring him on. It was a deliberate decision to leave him on the bench to try and almost embarrass him."
Bruno Fernandes remained on the BENCH for Manchester United's defeat to Bournemouth, despite the Reds lacking creativity and needing a spark to open up the Cherries' back-line.
Michael Carrick made the decision to strip Fernandes of the captaincy and drop him to the bench after the Portuguese openly criticised his tactics after the 4-1 loss at Como on Wednesday.
Although Fernandes warmed up and was an option in the second half, Carrick opted to leave him as an unused substitute, with United fans appearing to boo him as he walked off the pitch.
Michael Carrick dropped Bruno Fernandes for Manchester United's clash with Bournemouth.
Michael Carrick dropped Bruno Fernandes for Manchester United's clash with Bournemouth.(Image: (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images))
Gary Neville has branded Manchester United's current situation as an "absolute mess" after Michael Carrick's side were beaten 3-0 at home to Bournemouth.
"The Manchester United fans are singing the Michael Carrick song because I think they know what's going to happen here. They've seen this before. He's one of their own and he's popular.
"But the owners, the sporting department and the players are not popular and they've badly let this football club down. Those two [Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox] tomorrow are probably going to make a decision that will disgust Manchester United fans, but it's probably necessary. It's just an absolute mess."
Carragher: Man Utd should sack Carrick TONIGHT
Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United should sack Michael Carrick tonight following Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Carragher told Sky Sports: "Manchester United need to make that decision tonight.
"Michael Carrick needs to be relieved of his duties tonight. Not just for the good of Manchester United but also for the good of Michael Carrick."
Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, looks on during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on October 25, 2026 in Manchester, England
Michael Carrick's future at Manchester United is now uncertain(Image: 2026 Getty Images)
Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth
Manchester United's season reached new lows on Saturday as Bournemouth secured a comfortable victory on an afternoon where Old Trafford turned toxic.
A Bruno Fernandes-less Red Devils side lacked any spark with Michael Carrick now surely on the brink of losing his job as the Cherries won 3-0 at United for the third time in four years.
The hosts were two goals down by half-time with Rayan and Marcus Tavernier putting the Cherries on course for another success in Manchester. Evanilson capped the afternoon with a sensational third 20 minutes from time.
The two opening goals coming inside five minutes of the first-half - Rayan finishing from a free-kick before Tavernier benefited from a defensive slip.
United showed nothing by way of a fightback in the second-half and Evanilson was able to round Senne Lammens before finishing brilliant from out wide in front of the travelling fans.
Bournemouth were 3-0 winners against Manchester United
Bournemouth were 3-0 winners against Manchester United(Image: Getty Images)