Carrick future under major threat - can he survive?
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is facing intense pressure following a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth. The club's poor start to the season and internal friction with players have left his future in doubt.
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As one of the world's most popular football clubs, the management crisis at Manchester United is a major story in global sports media.
Image source, AFP via Getty Images Image caption, Michael Carrick was named permanent Manchester United manager in May after a successful interim spell
Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United manager is under major threat following the home loss to Bournemouth on Sunday.
The Red Devils lost 3-0 as their poor start to the season continued - they have won just one of their eight Premier League matches so far and sit 16th - 14 points off the top.
Carrick, 45, took interim charge in January following Ruben Amorim's departure and he was rewarded with the permanent job in May after securing Champions League qualification with an impressive run that resulted in them finishing third.
But United have not won in the top flight since 30 August, when they defeated newly promoted Ipswich 5-2.
"It's a tough situation, there's no hiding from it," Carrick told Sky Sports after the Bournemouth loss.
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