Carragher tells Man Utd to hire Emery if they sack Carrick after Bournemouth thrashing
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher says Manchester United should appoint Aston Villa's Unai Emery if they fire Michael Carrick, following United's 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth today that leaves them 16th in the Premier League. Carragher told Sky Sports: "Unai Emery is the best manager in the Premier League." Emery has won Europa League titles with Sevilla and Villarreal, managed Arsenal and PSG, and has Villa competing for Champions League spots since 2022. Carrick's position looks increasingly untenable after five defeats in seven games. For Nigerian fans who make up one of United's largest global supporter bases, the question is whether Emery's tactical pragmatism fits a club demanding attacking identity—or if Carrick deserves more time to implement his vision. Would Emery's trophy pedigree translate to Old Trafford pressure, or does United need a different profile entirely?