Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United manager is under major threat following a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth. The Red Devils have won just one of their eight Premier League matches, sitting 16th and 14 points off the top. Carrick, 45, took interim charge in January and was given the permanent role in May after securing Champions League qualification.
However, United have not won in the top flight since 30 August. Carrick dropped captain Bruno Fernandes to the bench after the midfielder questioned his tactics following a 4-1 loss to Como. The decision came after Lisandro Martinez apologised for criticising the club's hierarchy, calling for more investment and better performance from technical director Jason Wilcox.
Carrick remains popular with fans, who chanted his song during a lap of honour, but turned to boos once he left the pitch. Former players Gary Neville, Clinton Morrison and Ashley Young criticised the players' lack of effort and unity, with Neville suggesting the owners and sporting department have badly let the club down. The chants highlighted fan support for Carrick but frustration with the players and hierarchy.
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