Man Utd analysis: Michael Carrick on the brink of sack after battering by Bournemouth
Getting battered by Bournemouth on home soil never ends well for a Premier League manager - and Manchester United manager Michael Carrick’s job is hanging by a thread.
The Cherries picked Carrick’s Red Devils apart at Old Trafford on Sunday, all while dropped captain Bruno Fernandes watched on from the stands grumpily.
This all leads to one outcome - it’s just a matter of time.
Carrick will no doubt be ushered towards the Old Trafford exit door, with the likes of Antonio Conte, Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann being touted by the press as potential replacements.
For now, Carrick remains in the Man Utd hot-seat, and Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore picks through the car crash of Sunday’s shambolic display by the Red Devils.
Man Utd analysis: Michael Carrick’s men show some fight at Leeds to make their point
Manchester United ended a turbulent week in good spirits after showing some steel in a 1-1 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday.
Michael Carrick found himself under the spotlight after Lisandro Martinez spat his dummy out in front of the media following a midweek defeat to Atletico Madrid.
But the Red Devils showed some backbone to pick up a point in West Yorkshire, where Bryan Mbeumo and Dominic Calvert-Lewin got on the scoresheet.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Man Utd fan Robert Bore analyses the game.
Carabao Cup: Brighton comeback sees heightened turmoil for Michael Carrick and Man Utd
Michael Carrick and Manchester United’s tumultuous start to the 2026-27 season continued after a moral-damaging 3-2 loss to Brighton and Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday.
Sports News Blitz’s Marc Shaw assesses the turmoil going on at Old Trafford so far this season.
Premier League opinion: Hull City did their homework, Man United had no response
Any hope Manchester United fans had built up in pre-season went up in smoke in their opening game of the 2026/27 Premier League, which they lost 2-0 away to newly-promoted Hull City.
The Tigers had more bite than a toothless Man Utd attack, leaving manager Michael Carrick with plenty to ponder before they welcome Ipswich Town to Old Trafford on August 30.
Sports News Blitz writer and Man Utd fan Robert Bore picks through the debris of the shock defeat for the Red Devils.
African players at Manchester United: A history
Manchester United have drawn passionate support from across Africa for decades, and over the years, a succession of African players have pulled on the famous red shirt at Old Trafford.
With Virgin Bet ZA among those backing the sport's growing relationship with the continent, here is a look at the African players who have represented United across three distinct eras, from the treble years to the modern day.
Premier League analysis: Will Michael Carrick’s Man Utd be successful next season?
An impressive 2025/26 campaign from Manchester United, following Michael Carrick’s mid-season appointment, saw them finish third in the Premier League.
Many fans would suggest that the next step is claiming major trophies in the coming season, but it may not be that simple.
Sports News Blitz writer and Man Utd fan Tom Down looks at the club’s transfer intentions and the path to another successful season.
Manchester United's Long-Awaited Return to the Champions League After a Brilliant Season
Manchester United secured a Champions League return after finishing third in the Premier League. Discover how the team transformed under Michael Carrick and what awaits the Red Devils next season.
Soccer analysis: Are Manchester United ready to compete for European glory?
Manchester United were once seen as the benchmark for men’s football.
The Red Devils dominated the domestic scene during Sir Alex Ferguson's tenure, winning the Treble in 1999 and cementing their status as an elite force in Europe.
The club became synonymous with consistency, a winning mentality, and the ability to perform in big games, a culture that endured even after Ferguson’s departure, writes Sports News Blitz’s Nerea Fernandes.
Man Utd analysis: Should Michael Carrick be named permanent manager for the 2026/27 season?
Following Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Liverpool in a thrilling encounter on Sunday, the case for Michael Carrick to take on the role permanently at Old Trafford continues to strengthen, with the club now closing in on a Champions League place.
After being appointed interim manager on January 13, Carrick has taken the Premier League by storm, writes Sports News Blitz’s Uchenna Haq.
Man Utd news: Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s three-year pledge to Ruben Amorim sparks debate among fans
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has pledged to give under-pressure head coach Ruben Amorim three years to prove himself - a decision that has drawn mixed reactions from both supporters and analysts.
Speaking on The Business Podcast, produced by The Times and The Sunday Times, Ratcliffe said Amorim must show that he is a great coach within that period, insisting that football success takes time and cannot be achieved overnight.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo explores Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments further, and the ongoing discourse among Man United fans and the media.
Premier League on Sky Sports: Man Utd vs Chelsea betting preview and tips
The Premier League returns to Old Trafford this Saturday as Chelsea make the trip north to face Manchester United in a clash between two sides still searching for consistency.
Both clubs have shown glimpses of potential, but a lack of control and cohesion continues to plague their seasons.
Sports News Blitz preview Manchester United vs Chelsea, offering betting tips and stats.
Padel news: Man United looks to build new padel courts - Can the sport overthrow tennis as the king of racket sports?
Padel’s growth does not seem to be slowing down - and it is starting to seep into the game of football.
As part of a £50million facelift of Carrington Training Centre, Manchester United are aiming to build new padel courts on the site.
Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire assesses the news surrounding padel’s integration with football.
Premier League analysis: Five things we learned from the opening weekend
As the opening weekend of the new Premier League season reached its conclusion on Monday, August 18, there are plenty of things we learnt from the first round of EPL fixtures.
On Monday night, Leeds United triumphed 1-0 against Everton, bringing the curtain down on 10 terrific matches.
Sports News Blitz writer Oliver Shorland evaluates what we learned.
Soccer news: Manchester United vs Leeds pre-season friendly reaction
Manchester United and Leeds played out a 0-0 draw in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, July 19.
Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore reflects on United’s first pre-season outing ahead of the new campaign.
Europa League news: Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United - Live Europa League Final reaction
On the evening of May 21, Tottenham Hotspur dramatically clinched Europa League glory to the dismay and despair of Ruben Amorim and Manchester United.
Both teams were set for torrid season reflections regardless, but it’s Spurs that walk off into the sunset with some credence in an otherwise disastrous season.
Vicariously through Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire, relive all the fluctuating emotions on the night as a die-hard Red Devils fan in reverse chronological order.
Europa League Final: Tottenham vs Manchester United - Five key battles and score prediction
Wednesday night brings forth the conclusion of the 2024/25 Europa League when Premier League strugglers Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United clash in a season-salvaging final at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao.
The triumphant on the prestigious evening will earn a place in the Champions League for the 2025/26 season.
Sports News Blitz writer Liam Caffry shines a spotlight on the showpiece final.
Europa League news: The only hope for Manchester United’s torrid season rests on the Europa League
Manchester United are having a Premier League season to forget under incumbent Head Coach Ruben Amorim.
United’s abysmal league form is in stark contrast to their performances in Europe, in which they are now set for a final showdown against London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao for Europa League glory.
Sports News Blitz writer and beleaguered Man Utd fan Vanely Barumire is clinging onto the positives of the European campaign under Amorim and addresses whether the season can somehow be salvaged.
Man Utd news: Survival stakes - Manchester United and Ipswich Town clash in crucial relegation battle
Manchester United welcome Ipswich Town to Old Trafford for a midweek Premier League clash that carries far more weight than anyone could have predicted at the start of the season.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo examines how England’s most successful club finds itself in an unexpected battle for survival.
Marcus Rashford at Aston Villa: Last chance to revive a stalled career
One of the biggest stories of the January transfer window was Marcus Rashford’s loan to Aston Villa.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo looks back at how Rashford got to this point in his career and what this new chapter brings.
Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim calls Manchester United 'Maybe the worst team in club history' amidst turmoil
Ruben Amorim’s ‘harsh’ but ‘truthful’ words have made the rounds across the football world, garnering both praise for its candidness and criticism for its potential impact on morale.
The Manchester United manager did not shy away from addressing his squad’s struggles and their place in the club’s storied history.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo explores the layers of Amorim’s statement and how it resonated across the footballing landscape.