Man Utd Morning Round-Up, Monday 26th October 2026: Michael Carrick on the Brink After Bournemouth Humiliation
It's a grim morning at Old Trafford as the fallout continues from Sunday's 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth. Fans sang Michael Carrick's name but made clear their frustration with everything else around the club, and BBC Sport says the end is approaching for the manager, even if United's owners have far bigger problems to sort out (BBC Sport). Manchester Evening News report that the players were booed off after the loss, with insight into what Carrick said to his squad afterwards (Manchester Evening News), and separately suggest that if Carrick does go, he shouldn't be the only one made to carry the can (Manchester Evening News). Match of the Day pundit Toby Alderweireld felt United lacked intensity and fight, saying there was no "togetherness" in the squad (BBC Sport), while Gary Neville was scathing about the INEOS hierarchy, branding their handling of the situation "pathetic" and accusing players of downing tools and costing Carrick his job (TeamTalk).
Insiders suggest Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to accelerate the hunt for a new manager, with a new name now being blamed for United's struggles (Manchester Evening News). BBC Sport claim Eddie Howe would be open to talks with United should Carrick leave (BBC Sport), while TeamTalk report that Unai Emery's stance on potentially leaving Aston Villa to take over has emerged (TeamTalk). Bournemouth boss Marco Rose offered sympathy for Carrick after the game (Manchester Evening News), and Harry Maguire has publicly backed his manager, admitting "something has got to change" (Manchester Evening News). Manchester Evening News also claim to reveal how United's players are really behaving behind the scenes (Manchester Evening News).
On the injury front, Kobbie Mainoo has now missed four straight matches with a muscle problem, with updates on Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw also covered (Evening Standard).
There was happier news on the women's side, as Eva's United fought back to deny rivals Manchester City a perfect Women's Super League start, with Elisabeth Terland scoring a late equaliser in a 1-1 derby draw (BBC Sport) (ManUtd.com).
Looking ahead, United's trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea is in focus, with confirmation that Cole Palmer will be available for the hosts despite his Tottenham red card (Manchester Evening News).
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