Nathan Salt

By the time Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was disposed - he had multiple seasons, rather than the five months Carrick has had to this point - it was Carrick who stepped in to steady the ship.

For now, Michael Carrick keeps his job as Manchester United manager. He's hanging on, just like many of his predecessors did before the dam burst and the trigger was pulled by those upstairs.

NATHAN SALT AT OLD TRAFFORD: Bruno Fernandes has been DROPPED from Manchester United's line-up for the first time in almost five years.

Bruno Fernandes has been DROPPED from Manchester United 's line-up for the first time in almost five years just days after he publicly questioned boss Michael Carrick 's tactics.

Michael Carrick is hanging on to his job as Manchester United manager by a thread after his side were handsomely turned over 3-0 at Old Trafford by Bournemouth. Here are the ratings.

NATHAN SALT: Michael Carrick is on the brink of the sack and the sorry cycle of managerial churn in the corridors of Old Trafford is set to pick up once again.

Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English player in 25 years to be crowned the world's best player.

Michael Carrick is on the brink of the sack and the sorry cycle of managerial churn in the corridors of Old Trafford is set to pick up once again.

NATHAN SALT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM: On an evening that rewards the best in class, London's hosting of the 2026 Ballon d'Or fell horribly short.

NATHAN SALT: So, it's business as usual for Man United and Michael Carrick. A few things need to happen if this stay of execution is to turn into something longer.