Manchester United: Michael Carrick head coach on brink of losing job after Bournemouth defeat

Michael Carrick looks poised to lose his job as Manchester United head coach following their 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford to Bournemouth, according to Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher. <p>The humbling defeat leaves United just above the relegation zone following their worst-ever start to a Premier League season.</p><p>"It is going to get ridiculously difficult for Michael Carrick to be Manchester United manager moving forward. That's the problem the club have got," said Neville during <em>Sky Sports'</em> match commentary.</p><p>On his podcast, Neville concluded: "They are probably going to sack him."</p><p>Carrick struck a defiant tone after the game but his lengthy applause towards the United fans after the final whistle was immediately interpreted as a farewell gesture.</p><widget id="5"></widget><p>"Michael Carrick needs to be relieved of his duties tonight," added Jamie Carragher.