Man Utd's Carrick on borrowed time, free-scoring Brighton face Liverpool
Manchester United is facing a crisis under manager Michael Carrick, currently sitting 13th in the Premier League after a poor start. Meanwhile, Brighton continues to perform well, setting up a high-stakes match against Liverpool.
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Beset by infighting and off to their worst league start for decades, Manchester United host Bournemouth needing to snap a seven-game winless run to quell talk of another mid-season managerial change.
Michael Carrick's men are 13th in the Premier League and could even drop into the bottom three if results go against them this weekend.
At the other end of the table, Manchester City aim to extend their flawless start to the season at Aston Villa, despite doubts over the club's future in the English top-flight.
Third-placed Brighton are dreaming of an unlikely title challenge but face a stiff examination when they travel to Liverpool.
AFP Sport looks at the pick of the Premier League action this weekend:
The Red Devils sank to new depths during a terrible start to the season in a 4-1 thrashing by Champions League debutants Como in midweek.
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