Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier (right) scores the second goal in a 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. (EPA Images pic)LONDON: Michael Carrick was pushed to the brink of the sack by Manchester United's latest debacle on Sunday.

Arsenal moved level on points with leaders Manchester City, while Tottenham maintained their revival.

AFP Sport looks at three talking points from the weekend's action:

Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United boss was already hanging by a thread before Bournemouth inflicted what is likely to be a brutal last act for the former England midfielder at Old Trafford.