Carrick says Manchester United were not in the right state before Bournemouth loss

Michael Carrick said Manchester United were already “a little thrown off balance” before their 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth in the eighth round of the Premier League.

The result leaves Manchester United 16th in the table, with seven points, just above the relegation zone. Carrick, who is managing the club, assessed the condition of his players after the loss to Bournemouth.

The Red Devils were beaten 3-0, a result that leaves them close to the bottom three after eight matches.