Man Utd defeat to Bournemouth increases pressure on Carrick

Manchester United’s 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on October 25 has intensified pressure on head coach Michael Carrick, who said he did not know what came next. A report citing unnamed club insiders said the board was expected to accelerate the process of appointing a new head coach, but the club has not announced a decision on Carrick’s future. Bournemouth scored through Rayan in the 38th minute, Marcus Tavernier five minutes later and Evanilson in the 71st. The result extended United’s winless run in all competitions to eight matches and left the team 16th in the Premier League after eight league games, with seven points. Carrick told Sky Sports that United’s results and performances had not been good enough and said he felt a responsibility because of his long association with the club. He said his lap around the pitch after the match was not a farewell, explaining that he was responding to the players’ difficult spell and the supporters’ reaction. He added that he would continue to do his best for the club. The reported expectation that Carrick could be relieved of his duties was attributed to unnamed insiders, rather than to an official club announcement. The same report...