What happened: Sean Sheehan urged Manchester United supporters to stop buying merchandise and tickets and to unfollow the club on social media to pressure the Glazer family into selling within a month. The call followed word from utdreport that financial considerations drove Manchester United's decision to retain Michael Carrick. Sir Jim Ratcliffe made the final call on Carrick following discussions involving the Glazers, Berrada, and Wilcox.

Why it matters: Supporter frustration over ownership and spending has intensified following Manchester United's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Keeping Carrick on financial grounds places the club's cost-cutting hierarchy under scrutiny as fans call for empty seats at Old Trafford for the remainder of the season.

What to watch: Manchester United next faces Chelsea, which will have Cole Palmer available after he avoided suspension.