Fernandes finished 27th in the Ballon d’Or, despite a record-setting season of creativity.
United fans sang Carrick’s name before turning back on ownership after another heavy defeat to Bournemouth.
Carrick has tied a unwanted United record as pressure rises, and Chelsea now looms next.
Carrick, Glasner, Arbeloa and Lampard are among the managers feeling Premier League pressure.
Stormy conditions, missed chances and decisive errors shaped a Matchday 8 full of fine margins.
Carrick may be on the way out after Bournemouth’s win, with Howe and Nagelsmann linked.
Carrick dropped Fernandes, but United produced another lifeless display in a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
Carrick answers Fernandes’ criticism by leaving him out after a steep drop in attacking output.
Lammens says United stand behind Carrick, while the manager backs his players before Bournemouth.
Carrick opened his briefing early, addressing United’s slump, standards and supporter expectations directly.