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Carrick's future in doubt after Bournemouth rout; Fernandes dropped for Como criticism

Manchester United lost 0-3 to Bournemouth at home, extending their winless run to eight games and leaving manager Michael Carrick uncertain about his job after dropping captain Bruno Fernandes.

25 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Manchester United suffered a 0-3 home defeat to Bournemouth, with goals from Rayan, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson. The loss extends United's winless streak to eight Premier League matches and leaves them 16th in the table, one point above the relegation zone.

The match followed a midweek 4-1 loss to Como, during which captain Bruno Fernandes made critical public comments about manager Michael Carrick's tactical approach. Carrick responded by dropping Fernandes to the bench for the Bournemouth fixture, describing the decision as a "pure football" choice rather than a disciplinary measure.

After the defeat, Carrick was still applauded by some supporters inside Old Trafford as he addressed the crowd, but he subsequently expressed uncertainty about whether he would retain his position. When asked whether he might be sacked, Carrick said he did not know.

The result intensifies the pressure on Carrick at a club struggling with a lack of wins and consistency. United's position near the bottom of the table represents a significant downturn for the 20-time Premier League champions.

Carrick's tenure at Old Trafford has become increasingly precarious following the extended run of poor results. The manager's future now appears to hinge on immediate improvement in results and performance.

The Bournemouth defeat marks another low point in what has been described as a difficult season for both Carrick and the team, with the manager's job security increasingly in question as the winless run continues.

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