Michael Carrick on brink at Manchester United after Bournemouth thrashing

Carrick's position hangs by a thread after Bournemouth humiliation

Michael Carrick is on the brink of being sacked as Manchester United manager, The Telegraph reports, after another wretched afternoon at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils were beaten 3-0 at home by Bournemouth on Sunday, a feeble display that left Carrick's position in the balance. Dressing-room insiders expect the head coach to be dismissed, according to talkSPORT.

Crisis talks at the top

Manchester United's hierarchy are locked in crisis talks over whether to pull the trigger on Carrick, The Guardian reports. The defeat to Bournemouth — described as "torrid" — appears to have been the tipping point for a squad and support that has grown restless.

Carrick held post-match discussions with chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox following the Bournemouth loss, The Sun reports. However, as of Sunday night, United are yet to inform Carrick of his fate, leaving the 3-0 home reversal to hang heavily over the club.