Man Utd suffered a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League, a result that could be the end for Michael Carrick.

Omar Berrada was pictured shaking his head in the directors' box as Manchester United went two goals down against Bournemouth.

Michael Carrick promised fans would see a "different team" after the Como hammering, and he did make four changes, including dropping Bruno Fernandes, but another shambolic performance was delivered.

Berrada and Jason Wilcox now have a decision to make on Carrick. Unfortunately, it feels inevitable that he will be sacked in the next 24 hours after winning just two games from 12 this season, a wretched string of results.

It's impossible not to feel sympathy for Carrick, whose name was sung by supporters in the Stretford End either side of kick-off, but the reality is the 45-year-old has continued to make costly mistakes.

Carrick tinkered with the team's formation against Leeds and Como. The tweak worked to nullify Leeds but was a disaster against Como, so it was no surprise to see him go back to basics with a 4-2-3-1 to take on Bournemouth.

The problem was that Carrick's defensive selection didn't make sense, with Leny Yoro starting at right-back and Diogo Dalot at left-back, leaving Ayden Heaven and Harry Maguire in the centre.

The logical choice would have been to start Heaven at left-back following his decent display in that position against Atletico Madrid earlier in the month, as that would have paired Yoro and Maguire in central defence and seen Dalot play in his natural position of right-back.

Bournemouth's goals in the first half came from mistakes by Heaven and Yoro, and the latter's error probably wouldn't have happened if he'd started at centre-back, the position where he has played all his career.

The writing was on the wall for Carrick from the first whistle. His passionate opening speech at his pre-match press conference was a call to arms, but there was no reaction from the players he placed his trust in.

The same problems were seen, with Bournemouth starting on the front foot as United struggled to build out from the back. Everything was pedestrian as the red shirts were second-best to second balls.

Although the Stretford End did their best to generate noise, the atmosphere quickly turned flat. The atmosphere has been a problem all season at Old Trafford, but the team have given fans absolutely nothing to feed off.

There was audible frustration from the stands just 10 minutes into the game, and there were huge groans seven minutes later when another Bournemouth attack was stifled by Senne Lammens claiming a cross.

It was fascinating to watch Carrick on the touchline. He was visibly angry when Bournemouth scored their first, protesting to the fourth official, but he was motionless when the away side doubled their lead.

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There seemed to be an air of acceptance from Carrick as the Cherries celebrated Marcus Tavernier's goal. He knows the standards that are expected - and knew losing to Bournemouth would likely be the final nail in his coffin.

"You're getting sacked in the morning," the away section chirped, which was followed by a rendition of: "You're going down with the City." United are indeed in relegation form, which is why a change is expected.

The taunts from the away fans got louder when United conceded a third, which prompted an act of defiance from the Stretford End, who again sang Carrick's name before airing anti-Glazer and anti-Sir Jim Ratcliffe songs.

Carrick made a statement by leaving Fernandes on the bench. The fallout with his captain has been an unexpected twist, but Fernandes' public questioning of his tactics after Como was bang out of order.

Fernandes is set to outlast Carrick and will be restored to the starting XI by whoever succeeds him, presuming Bournemouth is his final game, but the episode will leave a sour taste in supporters' mouths.

Carrick has been let down by senior players at a time when he needed them most. He was also let down by United's board over the summer, with the club failing to adequately strengthen his squad, leaving holes in key areas.

However, there is a slim chance of Berrada and Wilcox answering for the latest mess United find themselves in. They have limped from one bad decision to another, surviving in their roles despite repeated failings.

Carrick's head is on the chopping block - and if he is sacked then those upstairs at Old Trafford should be following him through the exit door.