Michael Carrick’s job as manager is in the balance after Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth, with Eddie Howe remaining the preferred candidate. 0Michael Carrick said ‘it’s a tough situation, there’s no hiding from it’ after Manchester United’s defeat by Bournemouth.Photograph: Gary Oakley/EPAManchester 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.