Man Utd Ratings: Michael Carrick Left Disappointed as Yoro, Heaven, and New Signing Baleba Struggle in Nightmare Performances

October 25, 2026 sportnow MANCHESTER UNITED’s winless streak extended to eight matches as Bournemouth’s commanding 3-0 victory might indicate the end of Michael Carrick’s time at the helm.

The goals flowed easily for Rayan and Marcus Tavernier, with an incredible strike from Evanilson sealing yet another dismal outing for this poorly constructed United squad.

Just three days after a 3-0 victory over Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan, the Cherries secured their third 3-0 triumph at Old Trafford in four years.

Carrick may have issued a final statement by keeping Fernandes on the bench, as the club captain observed United slip to 16th place in the Premier League with merely seven points from eight fixtures.

The Stretford End unleashed a wave of criticism towards director of football Jason Wilcox, directing their frustration at the players while chanting Carrick’s name, as he certainly knows his time may be running out.

Here’s how SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rated the United players following another disappointing display at the Theatre of Screams.

The 24-year-old’s hopes for a clean sheet were dashed once more as he often appeared as a lonely figure behind a fragile defense.

A long ball forced Lammens out of goal, but he couldn’t reach it before Evanilson’s stunning long-range effort found the net.

His initially solid play quickly fell apart after a critical mistake where he slipped while attempting to shield the ball, leading to the second goal. Such errors are unacceptable for a Premier League player.

Seconds before, Yoro was among those responsible for leaving Rayan unmarked, which resulted in the opening goal from Justin Kluivert’s free-kick.

Prior to that, he made a vital clearance to prevent an easy tap-in from Evanilson early in the match. However, his frequent pressing often left gaps for Lewis Cook to exploit.

A mixed showing from the captain. Although he attempted to rally his teammates, he found himself surrounded by two young players making frequent errors.

Ultimately, he fell victim to the same mistakes, receiving a yellow card in a poor first half. His lack of pace was evident when Lammens had to rush out for the third goal.

A tough day for the young England U20 centre-half. His inexperience showed with a reckless two-footed challenge that led to the free-kick resulting in the opener. His poor distribution was evident throughout.

His positioning often left Evanilson with too much space, allowing Bournemouth to easily navigate through the defense.

After a rough outing in Como, United’s latest left back conceded an early corner and struggled against Brazil’s Rayan.

While he found himself in advanced positions, he lacked the quality to deliver a decisive final pass.

The £70 million signing had a shaky start marked by misplaced passes and missed tackles.

His classification as United’s best midfield signing illustrates the dire state of recruitment, especially with Kobbie Mainoo’s absence felt once again.

The Brazilian’s contribution in midfield significantly affected the already poor structure. He risks becoming a liability due to the number of fouls he concedes.

Following an early booking, he struggled to get close to Bournemouth’s key players.

The Belgium captain struggled to fill the role of a top No10 in Bruno Fernandes’ absence, demonstrating a lack of creativity in the first half.

United appears to have no clear role for him. He was booked for dragging down Rayan after falling behind the play and was promptly substituted at halftime.

Although he returned to the right side of the pitch, he often performs better as a substitute. He attempted to make a difference when in possession, but he remained too isolated.

He started on the left but perhaps should have been fielded in midfield. He provided an excellent outlet to Dalot for an early chance but followed it up with a poorly executed cross in yet another inconsistent performance.

He put in a commendable effort but failed to leave a substantial mark on the game. He often avoids heavy criticism as United’s No.7.

The Cameroonian forward proved more effective in leading the press compared to Fernandes in recent outings and was the most dynamic player in the makeshift front three.

Brought on to enhance the team’s tempo, but the performance deteriorated further in the second half.

Returned from a thigh injury but was soon turned around by Rayan.

Substituted in before Fernandes, sending a clear message from Carrick.

Will likely be remembered for coming on during the final substitution window while Fernandes remained on the bench.