It's that time of year when clubs start evaluating a change of direction: last week saw four EFL managers fired in the space five days. And in a weekend that saw two named storms batter the UK, metaphorical clouds are once again forming over Old Trafford. A 4-1 Champions League defeat in Como followed by a 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth have confirmed the worse start to a Manchester United season for 40 years. Having led them to third in the Premier League last season, the pressure is on Michael Carrick to turn things around. The players are unhappy, as are the fans, but they at least aren't blaming the manager. For more information on the podcast and links related to the subjects discussed, check out the Show Notes on our blog . pods.sofpodcast.com/sofpodcast_673.mp3 What’s in the Weekend Boxset? Can things improve for Michael Carrick when he takes United to face Xabi ALonso's mercurial Chelsea at Stamford Bridge? Liverpool's recent improvement faces a ...