Michael Carrick press conference live Man United injury updates and team news vs Bournemouth

It's press conference day as Michael Carrick previews Manchester United's trip to Bournemouth.

United got back to winning ways last time out as they gave their Champions League qualification hopes a huge boost with a win over Aston Villa. In doing so, Carrick masterminded a victory over a manager who has been tipped as a possible full-time boss at Old Trafford, and the interim head coach can do the same again on Friday when he goes head-to-head with Andoni Iraola.

Carrick will give team news updates and the latest on the injury front this afternoon, and we'll bring you every word from the United boss.

The Under-18s are in FA Youth Cup action this evening, and Carrick could also be asked whether he will be attending the fixture, having been seen at a whole host of academy games since taking the reins at Old Trafford in January.

Follow our live blog below for build-up and updates from today's press conference.

United do not have long to wait before they have the opportunity to strengthen their squad in the transfer window.

Carrick has guided United to third place in the Premier League table during his two months in charge as the club’s interim head coach. Such form has seen plenty of speculation about whether the 44-year-old could get the job on a permanent basis at the end of the season.

Qualification for the Champions League is likely to have a major impact on what business United could do when the summer transfer window opens.

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United's Champions League hopes were boosted on Tuesday night after Arsenal sealed their European progression into the competition's quarter-final stage. The Gunners defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 thanks to goals from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice.

The Premier League is hoping to