Head and shoulders side view of Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, who is wearing a dark coatImage source, Getty Images
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Michael Carrick has guided Manchester United to just one Premier League win this season

BySam DruryBBC Sport journalist

Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to be sacked "for their own good" as he reflected on Manchester United's decision to persist with under-pressure Michael Carrick.

United are 16th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone, following a dismal 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth on Sunday.