"Michael Carrick," manager of "Manchester United," approached a player after the final 2025-26 Premier League match, an away 3-0 win against "Brighton & Hove Albion."
On 26 May 2026, Michael Carrick, manager of the "Red Devils" Manchester United, approached team player Aiden Heaven, a promising English defender, after the final 2025-26 English Premier League game, in which they defeated the "Seagulls" Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 away.
As the final whistle blew, players and coaching staff were heading to celebrate the victory with fans who had come to support them. Michael Carrick chose to step away from the group and instead approached Aiden Heaven, noticing the player’s disappointed expression.
In this match, Michael Carrick, managing the team for the first time as permanent manager, started Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez, while Lenni Joro and Tyrell Malacia came on as substitutes. Carrick spent about 30 seconds talking with Aiden Heaven before the player’s demeanor improved.