From the outside, the club legend appeared the ‘king over the water’ who could have succeeded either Jurgen Klopp or Arne Slot. But in Andoni Iraola, Liverpool identified a head coach who they felt was a better fit for the style of play Anfield wants to see. By Richard Jolly

The United boss has survived a torrid run of form, including a humiliating loss to Bournemouth, but despite another game to prove himself, Richard Jolly outlines how the decision makers may have misinterpreted the scenes after Sunday’s match

Wirtz is a doubt for the midweek Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea thanks to an ankle problem

Carrick appeared destined to be sacked after Sunday’s dismal 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth but has survived to face Chelsea next weekend

Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada met to discuss Carrick’s future on Monday, less than 24 hours after the 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth

United chiefs gathered on Monday to discuss Carrick’s future with Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann in the frame as a potential replacement if he were to be sacked

Carrick looks set for the sack after another humiliating loss, to Bournemouth, but there is no sign that the Manchester United hierarchy know how to repair a broken club