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Manchester United struggles as Carrick faces pressure following Bournemouth loss

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Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Manchester United struggles as Carrick faces pressure following Bournemouth loss

Summary

Manchester United fell to Bournemouth 3-0 at Old Trafford, extending their winless streak to eight matches. Manager Michael Carrick's future appears uncertain after his decision to drop captain Bruno Fernandes due to criticism of tactics. This loss marks yet another challenging moment for Carrick, who may be on the verge of departure, with calls for change growing louder among fans. Meanwhile, Arsenal and Tottenham achieved victories, with Arsenal rediscovering their scoring potential from set-pieces in a 2-0 win over Everton, and Spurs securing a 2-0 win at Chelsea, reflecting their rapid improvement this season.

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By the Numbers

•Manchester United loses 3-0 to Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
•Michael Carrick's position as manager is under significant threat.
•Arsenal secures a 2-0 win over Everton, scoring from a set-piece.
•Tottenham defeats Chelsea 2-0 for only their second Premier League win at Stamford Bridge.
•Carrick's decision to drop Fernandes follows criticism after a Champions League defeat.

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6:36 PMYahoo Sports — Three Premier League talking points

What they're saying

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Michael Carrick was pushed to the brink of the sack by Manchester United's latest debacle on Sunday.AFP Sport looks at three talking points from the weekend's action: Walls closing in on Carrick Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United boss was already hanging by a thread before Bournemouth inflicted what is likely to be a brutal last act for the former England midfielder at Old Trafford.
— Yahoo Sports

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