Man United’s 3-0 loss deepens uncertainty over Carrick

Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday left the club 16th in the Premier League, one point above the relegation zone, and intensified uncertainty over head coach Michael Carrick’s future. The loss extended United’s winless run in all competitions to eight matches. Bournemouth scored through Rayan and Marcus Tavernier before halftime, then Evanilson added a third in the 71st minute. United captain Bruno Fernandes remained on the bench throughout, days after publicly criticizing the team’s tactics in a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como. Carrick said Fernandes was left out for football reasons. Carrick applauded supporters after the final whistle, prompting questions about whether he was saying goodbye. He said he was not bidding farewell and told broadcasters he did not know what would happen next. He added that he felt responsibility for the club and appreciated the supporters’ response. Harry Maguire, who captained United in Fernandes’ absence, said the players had not performed well enough individually or as a team. United’s position in the table and their run of results have fueled predictions that Carrick could be dismissed. Club-insider...