Pressure is on the shoulders of Michael Carrick, with the Manchester United manager failing to win in any of his last seven games, leaving United 13th in the Premier League table.

United's most recent defeat came at the hands of Cesc Fabregas' Como in the Champions League, which saw United concede four in a 4-1 battering. While Carrick has always been a calm, steady presence in his role, something needs to change for United to turn this season around.

Following both Lisandro Martinez's comments about the need for more action within the club and Bruno Fernandes' doubts over Michael Carrick's tactics, the fans continue to look towards the 45-year-old head coach for answers.

Marco Rose's AFC Bournemouth is Carrick's next challenge, with the Cherries coming to Old Trafford on Sunday to extend their streak of three wins in a row. Ahead of the game, Carrick has revealed his message to the players.

A major flaw of this United side has been the lack of energy on the pitch, often leaving teams to overrun Carrick's players in games. This has raised doubts about the player's effort levels.

However, Carrick has revealed his words to the squad, with Bournemouth fast approaching.

He told MUTV: "We want us to look like ourselves. We want to be the best version of us."

This Manchester United side has looked far from a team, with slow starts dictating the flow of the game, but Carrick's emphasis on togetherness within his message is an encouraging boost to both the players and the fans.

The clear incentive to be hungrier to achieve this season shows a clear change from past performances so far in this campaign.

Understandably, Carrick has been held back by a number of injuries in the squad this season, but Manchester United saw their best performances last season when Carrick played players to their strengths in his 4-2-3-1 format.

Particularly, the front three have caused some issues, with Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo all having to move around in more unfamiliar positions to fill the gaps in the squad.

As the most natural striker in the squad and the only player to score midweek, Joshua Zirkzee could be called upon for United to finally have a focal point up front again.

Whatever changes Carrick makes, he must ensure that there is intent behind them. Bournemouth are an extremely well-coached side, and United cannot rely on individuals to end this winless run.