Carrick on the brink as Man Utd misery mounts, Isak stars for Liverpool
LONDON: Michael Carrick was pushed to the brink of being sacked after Manchester United slumped to a miserable 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth, while Alexander Isak extended his hot streak in Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Brighton on Sunday.
Carrick's Manchester United endured a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth, pushing him closer to possible dismissal amid a nine-game winless streak. Isak shined for Liverpool in a 2-0 victory over Brighton, extending his impressive run. Carrick's choice to bench captain Bruno Fernandes backfired, as United's eight-game winless run extended to eight games.
The Cherries dominated 3-0 at Old Trafford, scoring goals from Rayan, Tavernier, and Evanilson. Fernandes criticized Carrick's tactics during a 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League. The United boss claimed the decision was purely football-driven, but fans taunted Carrick with chants of him being sacked. United's Glazer family and Jim Ratcliffe faced angry chants too.
Liverpool climbed to fourth place after defeating Newcastle 2-0, with Isak scoring twice in quick succession, bringing him closer to a third-place position.
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