After just two wins in 11 games so far this season, Michael Carrick is under immense pressure at Manchester United.

A recent 4-1 loss to Serie A side Como in the Champions League has left the club low in the European league table, while United sit 13th in the domestic table with just one win in seven Premier League ties.

According to reports, United are already looking at possible alternatives should Carrick find himself sacked, with Eddie Howe the claimed favourite for the job due to Jason Wilcox, United's director of football, taking a liking to his Premier League experience.

While Carrick is focusing on facing Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, yet another loss this season could lead to the Englishman losing his job.

Eddie Howe is well known for his stints at Bournemouth and Newcastle. At the former, he rose from League One to five seasons in the Premier League; at the Magpies, He became their first manager to win a trophy in over 50 years.

But, with the pressure at United much greater than at either of the two aforementioned clubs, we spoke with our Bournemouth Roundtable friends, Back Of The Net Podcast, for their view on how Howe could fare at United.

The club have a long-term vision of rising from their current poor state to back to the top of the Premier League – so any head coach who joins the club must be able to oversee long-term projects.

"From a Bournemouth perspective, Eddie’s is a prime example of a manager who can build something over time," Sam Davis told us. "He came back to the club when we were in League One and helped take Cherries all the way to the Premier League.

"What people sometimes forget is that he didn't just get the side promoted; he helped establish Bournemouth in the top flight, developed players, and created a clear identity. He’s incredibly committed, detail-oriented, and has a real eye for improving individuals.

"At United, though, he'd need patience from the board and a proper long-term strategy. He can't be expected to fix everything overnight.

"The one thing he will be is honest – and sometimes stubborn – with his footballing beliefs, and if he doesn't feel like he is getting what he needs, as a man of integrity, he would walk."

"I think United fans would enjoy watching an Eddie Howe side when it's really clicking," Sam continued. The style of play at Old Trafford has been a significant talking point for almost a decade amid multiple managerial sackings.

"His teams are aggressive, energetic, play on the front foot, and want to win the ball back quickly. We saw that at Bournemouth, and he took those principles to Newcastle, where he got them into the Champions League and won a trophy.

"He likes athletic players who are comfortable pressing, technically good, and willing to work for the team. You could imagine someone like Bruno Fernandes thriving in that environment, with quick wide players and mobile forwards running beyond him.

"The challenge would be getting the right balance and defensive structure, because his football demands serious intensity."

For now, United are sticking with Carrick. However, it is obvious that with back-up plans already taking shape, the length of rope the current United boss has to hold on to is getting shorter by the day.

"Honestly, I think he’d be a very sensible appointment, but it would depend on what Manchester United actually want," Sam concluded.

"From a Bournemouth perspective, we know what Eddie can do when he's given time, backing and a clear plan. He's also shown at Newcastle that he can handle the pressure of a massive club, deliver Champions League football and win silverware.

"But United is a different beast altogether, with enormous media scrutiny and expectations of winning the biggest trophies. He'd also have egos to manage, which he wouldn't have had as much as his two previous clubs.

"He'd need the board pulling in the same direction, rather than changing the plan every six months. If they give him that stability, I wouldn't write him off at all."