Carrick’s charge faces stubborn wall: Cherries stand between United and top three
Everything Michael Carrick has built since mid-January has been close to flawless – seven wins from nine, momentum restored, Champions League places within reach. But just when things look smooth, Manchester United hit a familiar stumbling block: AFC Bournemouth away.The Vitality Stadium hasn’t been kind to United lately. They haven’t beaten the Cherries in their last five meetings, including that chaotic 4-4 draw at Old Trafford in December. The last win? Back in May 2023, under Erik ten Hag.##NAJAVA_MECA_9612928####EDITORS_CHOICE##And this Bournemouth side is built to frustrate. Andoni Iraola’s team are draw specialist – 14 already this season – and unbeaten in 10 matches. Not pretty, but extremely effective.A big reason? Djordje Petrovic. The Serbian goalkeeper has been a wall, keeping three clean sheets in recent games and anchoring a side that refuses to break easily.United, meanwhile, arrive with firepower. Bruno Fernandes is pulling the strings, but with some wobbles away from h..