The Guardian 5 h ago

Manchester United board hold crisis talks over Carrick’s future and Howe approach

Job in balance after 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth
Howe is director of football Jason Wilcox’s top candidate

Manchester United’s hierarchy are in crisis talks over whether or not to sack Michael Carrick as head coach after he oversaw another torrid defeat, against Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday, that left his job in the balance.

Carrick was defiant after the 3-0 humbling, insisting he was not expecting to be removed from his post. “I totally understand the situation,” Carrick said of his job prospects. “I’m not expecting anything in particular, to be honest. Carrying on as normal and I love this place.”