The Red Devils twice led during the Premier League meeting on the South Coast, with Bruno Fernandes and an own goal from James Hill looking set to secure another three points.
However, Eli Kroupi Junior’s penalty in the 81st minute was enough to secure a point for the Cherries and frustrate Carrick in the tenth game of his temporary reign.
The point moved the Red Devils four points clear of Aston Villa in fourth place, ensuring that the side remains in third position ahead of the upcoming international break.
Despite the point, it was a night to forget for one player, who struggled to deliver his best performance against the Cherries at the Vitality Stadium.
The stats behind Harry Maguire’s display against Bournemouth
Before a ball was kicked on Friday night, it was shaping to be an excellent day for United centre-back Harry Maguire, with numerous pieces of good news coming out throughout the day.
The 33-year-old was named in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the latest international break, with news also emerging about a new contract until the summer of 2027.
However, his performance against Bournemouth was certainly one to forget, as the defender was handed a red card after being adjudged to have dragged down Evanilson in the penalty area.
His underlying stats before his dismissal were just as disappointing, with Maguire failing to make any tackles, whilst also being dribbled past on two occasions.
The defender also managed to find a teammate with 73% of the passes he attempted, subsequently gifting possession back to the hosts on eight separate occasions.
The United star who was worse than Maguire v Bournemouth
Despite coming perilously close to yet another victory under Carrick’s guidance, numerous players alongside Maguire failed to deliver during the clash against Bournemouth.
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo also fell way below the standards he’s set for himself in recent months after his return to senior action after Carrick’s appointment on a temporary basis
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