Change captain? Play the kids? How to solve the problems at Manchester United

The Guardian's Jamie Jackson argues that under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick must make major tactical and cultural changes following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como. Jackson proposes that Carrick should consider stripping the captaincy from Bruno Fernandes and potentially selling both him and Lisandro Martínez in January. Carrick refused to deny that he might drop Fernandes or change the captaincy ahead of Sunday's fixture against Bournemouth.

Jackson also advocates blooding young players such as Shea Lacey, Harry Amass, Jack Fletcher, and Tyler Fletcher to shake up an underperforming senior squad. The writer further urges United to abandon their rigid possession-based transition, reconnect with the supporters, and restore a more attacking, joyful style of play to revive their struggling front line.