Manchester United lost 3-0 at home to Bournemouth on Sunday, putting manager Michael Carrick's job at risk.
- Rayan, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson scored for Bournemouth.
- 8 games without a win in all competitions for United.
- Carrick benched captain Bruno Fernandes for the full match.
- Fernandes had questioned Carrick's tactics after the 4-1 loss at Como.
Why it matters: Carrick took interim charge in January and led United to third place. He was named permanent manager in May.
- United sit 16th, 14 points off the top of the Premier League.
- Defender Lisandro Martinez publicly criticized director Jason Wilcox, then apologized.
- Fans sang Carrick's song at full time, then booed the players.
The story so far
15 steps · since Oct 10- Solanke Strikes Late as 10-Man Spurs Salvage Draw at Man Utd12 sources
- Oct 12–15
- Man United Held at Leeds as Pressure Mounts on Carrick9 sources
- Oct 20
- Como Thrash Man Utd 4-1 in Champions League12 sources
- Carrick Carries On as Man United Eye Possible Replacements9 sources
- Oct 22
- Carrick Says Man Utd Not Unmanageable, Promises Different TeamYou are here
- Oct 25
- Bournemouth Rout Man Utd 3-0 at Old Trafford4 sourcesLatest
How 6 sources split on this story
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Where they split: Coverage differs on whether Carrick is mainly responsible or whether players and the club's leadership deserve most of the blame.
Center coverage, 1 sources: The center sees Carrick's job under major threat, weighing fan support against poor results.
Left coverage, 3 sources: The left sees Carrick's dismissal as near certain, with blame shared by players and a divided club leadership.
Right coverage, 2 sources: The right centers Carrick's own words: uncertain about his future, but denying his lap was a farewell.
What’s next: Gary Neville said Berrada and Wilcox will probably decide Carrick's future Monday.
- Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann are named as possible replacements.
- Will United's hierarchy dismiss Carrick, and how soon?
- Will Fernandes keep a role under Carrick or a successor?
- Did summer signings give the squad enough quality to recover?
