# 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. - Title: Man United vs Bournemouth - Premier League LIVE: All the… - Summary: 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… - Keywords: man united, bournemouth, liverpool, brighton, premier league, michael carrick, bruno fernandes, spurs, chelsea, tottenham, news, entertainment - Source: Dailymail — https://dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16229511/Manchester-United-vs-Bournemouth-Liverpool-vs-Brighton-Premier-League-LIVE-fire-Michael-Carrick-searches-response-Reds-battle-form-Seagulls.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss - Published: 2026-10-25T16:55:29+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: man united, bournemouth, liverpool, brighton, premier league, michael carrick, bruno fernandes, spurs, chelsea, tottenham, news, entertainment ## 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. ## Key takeaway 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.