The Guardian · October 23, 2026

Change captain? Play the kids? How to solve the problems at Manchester United

Michael Carrick faces pressure at Manchester United with suggestions he could revise his captaincy or lineup decisions, including potentially stripping Bruno Fernandes of the armband, ahead of Sunday's match against Bournemouth. The club's recent struggles have intensified scrutiny on the interim manager's tactical and personnel choices.

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Change captain? Play the kids? How to solve the problems at Manchester United

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