‘He wants to be put out of his misery’. Carrick on brink of Manchester United sacking

Carrick faced potential dismissal after Manchester United suffered a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth, while Alexander Isak contributed to Liverpool's 2-0 victory against Brighton. Carrick's decision to bench captain Bruno Fernandes had negative consequences, as United's winless streak extended to eight games, placing them 16th in the Premier League, just one point away from the relegation zone.

Bournemouth secured a three-goal victory over Old Trafford, scoring through Rayan, Marcus Tavernier, and Evanilson. Fernandes criticized Carrick's tactics following a 4-1 Champions League loss to Como, suggesting he may have been unfairly omitted from the match. United's fans chanted "you're getting sacked in the morning," indicating their dissatisfaction with the team's performance.

Carrick acknowledged the challenging situation, stating he would always act in the club's best interest, but he remained uncertain about the future. United's poor form has been exacerbated by a lack of wins since Alex Ferguson's retirement, with the team failing to secure a victory in their last eight league games. Liverpool, on the other hand, has shown improvement under new boss Andoni Iraola, climbing to fourth place in the Premier League after defeating Brighton, while also securing wins in the Champions League and League Cup.

The recent success at Anfield highlights the rising fortunes of Liverpool, who have climbed one point behind Brighton after defeating the latter. Meanwhile, Newcastle's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace provided a setback for the latter, who had fallen to 17th place and secured only two wins in their last eight games. Hull City's seven-game winless streak continued after a 1-1 draw with Brentford, while Sunderland remains at the bottom of the table after a 0-0 draw against Leeds.