Michael Carrick spoke after Manchester United's win over Brentford, highlighting how close they are to qualifying for the UEFA Champions League.
On 28 Apr 2026 GMT+7, Michael Carrick, the English interim manager, shared his thoughts after Manchester United, known as the Red Devils, defeated Brentford, the Bees, 2-1 at home, bringing them very close to securing a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League.
In this match, the home team, Manchester United, scored two goals: Casemiro in the 11th minute and Benjamin Sesko in the 43rd minute. The visitors, Brentford, scored through Mathias Jensen in the 87th minute. This win gave the hosts three crucial points, putting them extremely close to clinching a UEFA Champions League spot next season.
Recently, Michael Carrick said, "This was a game where both teams pushed forward quite a bit at times. We started well and took a two-goal lead, but credit must go to Brentford. They are a good team, and we knew how strong they are. They raised their level in the second half, so we made some tactical adjustments. Towards the end, they had some chances, but I think our spirit, dedication, and unity were outstanding. This is a critical stage of the season, and the positive result today was the most important thing."