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Man United vs Bournemouth - Premier League LIVE: All the reaction as Michael Carrick looks destined for the sack after another dismal Red Devils display - and Liverpool beat Brighton
Michael Carrick faces sack after Man United's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth; Liverpool beats Brighton 2-0.
In brief
Michael Carrick faces sack after Man United's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth; Liverpool beats Brighton 2-0. Michael Carrick is likely to be sacked by Manchester United following a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, while Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 in the Premier League. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Man United's 3-0 loss
Man United suffered a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League, with Michael Carrick on the brink of being sacked.
“This was the end for Michael Carrick after his gang of the damned were relentlessly dismantled”
Carrick's interview
Carrick admitted his team's poor performance and expressed mixed emotions about his future at the club.
“It was strange mixed emotions at the finish of the game, it wasn't a nice way to end the game.”
Carrick's future
Carrick stated he would 'always do what's best for the club' but admitted he 'doesn't know' what comes next.
“It is a tough situation, there's no hiding from it, what's next I really don't know.”
Jamie Carragher's verdict
Jamie Carragher said Manchester United must sack Carrick tonight to save the club and Carrick himself.
“Manchester United need to make that [managerial] change tonight, they need to make that decision.”
Bruno Fernandes dropped
Bruno Fernandes was dropped from Manchester United's starting XI for Bournemouth after questioning Carrick's tactics.
“Bruno Fernandes is DROPPED from Manchester United's starting XI for Bournemouth - with Red Devils captain on the bench for the first time in almost five years after questioning Michael Carrick's tactics following Como loss”
Liverpool beats Brighton
Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 in the Premier League with goals from Isak and Wirtz.
“FULL-TIME: Liverpool 2-0 Brighton”
Man United's form
Man United has just one win from eight Premier League matches and is languishing one place above the relegation zone.
“Just one win from eight Premier League matches is just shocking, frankly.”
Carrick's leadership
Carrick was the manager who led Manchester United to a strong season last year but has struggled this year.
“Michael [Carrick] turned our season on its head last year and we played brilliant football and got brilliant results.”
Carrick's emotional state
Carrick expressed deep emotional distress about the team's performance and his role at the club.
“It's difficult for me to have a day like this and feel the emotion and dynamics, not for me personally but for Man United, it was really mixed.”
Carrick's responsibility
Carrick stated he felt a lot of responsibility for the team's poor performance and the fans' disappointment.
“It's not a nice feeling to see the disappointment but you have to accept it, it's the situation we're in at the moment.”
Carrick's future uncertainty
Carrick admitted he did not know what his next move would be after the game.
“It is a tough situation, there's no hiding from it, what's next I really don't know.”
Carrick's final statement
Carrick said he would 'always do what's best for the club' even if it meant leaving his position.
“I'll always do what's best for this football club, I've said it all along and don't change that now.”
Liverpool's victory
Liverpool won their first Premier League game this season with a 2-0 victory over Brighton.
“For the first time this season Liverpool fans in this stadium have seen their side win a Premier League game.”
Brighton's performance
Brighton lost to Liverpool 2-0 in the Premier League with goals from Isak and Wirtz.
“Liverpool 2-0 Brighton (Isak 21')”
Man United's relegation threat
Man United is now one place above the relegation zone in the Premier League with just one win from eight matches.
“It's a good look for Liverpool, though. The Reds have closed the gap on Brighton with that win and are now just six points off the top.”
Carrick's emotional impact
Carrick's emotional distress was evident as he spoke about the team's poor performance and his role at the club.
“It's not a nice feeling to see the disappointment but you have to accept it, it's the situation we're in at the moment.”
The one thing
Michael Carrick is likely to be sacked by Manchester United following a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, while Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 in the Premier League.
