Under-fire Michael Carrick is set to take charge of Manchester United’s Premier League match against Bournemouth amid intense speculation about his future.

The former midfielder led the rejuvenated Red Devils to third in the Premier League last term following Ruben Amorim’s acrimonious January exit and was handed a two-year deal in the summer.

But Carrick’s position is in the balance after United’s poor start to the campaign continued with Wednesday’s 4-1 Champions League humbling at Como, extending their winless run to a seventh successive game.

The fact skipper Bruno Fernandes questioned the manager’s approach only increased the scrutiny on the under-pressure head coach, who apologised to the travelling fans after a match that left him “angry” with his players.

Carrick’s position looks precarious but United sources have confirmed to the Press Association that he is set to lead the team into Sunday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth.

The head coach will preview the match at a press conference confirmed for 1.30pm on Friday at Carrington, where players and staff will return having had Thursday off following their late return from Italy.