Carrick on the brink as Man Utd misery mounts, Isak stars for Liverpool
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces potential dismissal following a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, leaving the club near the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Alexander Isak's performance helped Liverpool secure a victory against Brighton.
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Michael Carrick was pushed to the brink of being sacked after Manchester United slumped to a miserable 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth, while Alexander Isak extended his hot streak in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Brighton on Sunday.
Carrick's bold decision to drop captain Bruno Fernandes backfired as defeat stretched United's winless run to eight games and left them 16th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone.
For the third time in four seasons, the Cherries won by a three-goal margin at Old Trafford as strikes from Rayan, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson secured a fully deserved victory for Marco Rose's side.
A flawless performance from @afcbournemouth at Old Trafford! 🍒 https://t.co/kl1yx8Wuzq
Fernandes was critical of Carrick's tactics in a 4-1 Champions League thrashing at Como on Wednesday.
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