Michael Carrick future LIVE: Calls to sack Man Utd boss TONIGHT as big decision incoming

Michael Carrick's future at Manchester United is hanging by a thread after the Reds suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth on Sunday.

Carrick, 45, had come into the game against the Cherries under huge pressure following a dismal start to the season, with the Reds winning just TWO in 11 fixtures across all competitions.

But United were humiliated on home soil with Bournemouth running out comfortable winners. Rayan put the Cherries ahead in the 38th minute before Marcus Tavernier capitalised on a defensive error from Leny Yoro to double the visitors' lead.

Despite an improved start to the second half, Bournemouth made it three in the 71st minute with Evanilson rounding Senne Lammens before curling the ball home from a tight angle.

That is how it remained with Carrick now facing the sack after United extended their winless run to seven matches. They have dropped to 16th in the Premier League table on just seven points from a possible 24.

Stay tuned for the latest and the fallout from United after the defeat to Bournemouth...

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Bruno Fernandes remained on the BENCH for Manchester United's defeat to Bournemouth, despite the Reds lacking creativity and needing a spark to open up the Cherries' back-line.

Michael Carrick made the decision to strip Fernandes of the captaincy and drop him to the bench after the Portuguese openly criticised his tactics after the 4-1 loss at Como on Wednesday.

Gary Neville has branded Manchester United's current situation as an "absolute mess" after Michael Carrick's side were beaten 3-0 at home to Bournemouth.

"The Manchester United fans are singing the Michael Carrick song because I think they know what's going to happen here. They've seen this before. He's one of their own and he's popular.

Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United should sack Michael Carrick tonight following Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

Carragher told Sky Sports: "Manchester United need to make that decision tonight.

Manchester United's season reached new lows on Saturday as Bournemouth secured a comfortable victory on an afternoon where Old Trafford turned toxic.

A Bruno Fernandes-less Red Devils side lacked any spark with Michael Carrick now surely on the brink of losing his job as the Cherries won 3-0 at United for the third time in four years.

The hosts were two goals down by half-time with Rayan and Marcus Tavernier putting the Cherries on course for another success in Manchester. Evanilson capped the afternoon with a sensational third 20 minutes from time.

The two opening goals coming inside five minutes of the first-half - Rayan finishing from a free-kick before Tavernier benefited from a defensive slip.

United showed nothing by way of a fightback in the second-half and Evanilson was able to round Senne Lammens before finishing brilliant from out wide in front of the travelling fans.