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#Premier #League #Sesko #backs #Carrick #Man #United #job">Premier League 2025-26 — Sesko backs Carrick to get Man United job Benjamin Sesko has backed Manchester United’s interim head coach Michael Carrick to be appointed on a permanent basis after guiding the side to the brink of Champions League qualification.
United’s 2-1 home win over Brentford on Monday left it third in the Premier League standings, 11 points clear of sixth-placed Brighton & Hove Albion with four games remaining. With the top five teams qualifying for next season’s Champions League, United needs two more points to confirm its return to Europe’s elite competition after a two-year absence.
“He’s (Carrick) an amazing coach, I’ve said this many times,” striker Sesko said after scoring his 10th league goal of the season against Brentford.
“He’s brought different energy. Also the way we’re doing in the training, it’s unbelievable and of course, I would like to have him here.” Carrick, who took charge on an interim basis in January after Ruben Amorim was sacked, has received public backing from United players including Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo.
Experienced Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has scored nine Premier League goals this season, including the opener against Brentford.
“He’s (Casemiro) a working machine,” said Sesko. “What he’s putting on the pitch is unbelievable. You need someone like this.”
Manchester host archrival Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
Published on Apr 28, 2026
Benjamin Sesko has backed Manchester United’s interim head coach Michael Carrick to be appointed on…
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#Manchester #United #beats #Brentford #huge #step #Champions #League #return">Manchester United beats Brentford 2-1 to take huge step forward for Champions League return
Third-placed Manchester United put some daylight between itself and chasing Liverpool and Aston Villa with a clinical 2-1 win at home to Brentford in the Premier League on Monday.
United moved three points above its rivals and took a huge step toward ensuring it will play Champions League football next season for the first time since 2024.
Casemiro, just weeks before he departs the club, sneaked in at the back post to head United into the lead after 11 minutes. It was his 11th headed goal since he joined United in August 2022, a record bettered only by Erling Haaland (18), Ollie Watkins (16) and Chris Wood (13).
Although Brentford was equal to the host in an entertaining first half it was United which doubled its lead on the cusp of the break.
Benjamin Sesko took a simple pass from Bruno Fernandes to finish off a swift counterattack and assure the talismanic midfielder of his 19th assist of the season, a league high, and only one away from equalling the Premier League record.
“Me and Bruno Fernandes work a lot on the training pitch and it is paying off,” Sesko said. “Knowing I have a teammate with this quality is a pleasure and I have to use it.”
Both sides had chances in a quieter second half but Brentford especially was profligate in front of goal.
Mathias Jensen’s long-range strike in the 87th minute gave it some hope but United held on to ensure another disappointing result for Keith Andrews’ men.
“Bitterly disappointed,” Andrews told the BBC. “Overall our performance was very good. As a collective we went toe to toe with a good side and controlled large parts of the game. They were more clinical than us.”
Brentford remained in ninth place, tied on points with Chelsea and Fulham, but it has not won in the league since February.
However, its hopes of clinching European football for the first time remain alive and Andrews was optimistic.
“There is absolute belief in everything we do,” Andrews said. “We are not playing safe, I don’t want us to be that team. We set up in a brave fashion against a top team tonight and unfortunately we couldn’t quite get there’”
Published on Apr 28, 2026
Third-placed Manchester United put some daylight between itself and chasing Liverpool and Aston Villa with a clinical 2-1 win at home to Brentford in the Premier League on Monday.
United moved three points above its rivals and took a huge step toward ensuring it will play Champions League football next season for the first time since 2024.
Casemiro, just weeks before he departs the club, sneaked in at the back post to head United into the lead after 11 minutes. It was his 11th headed goal since he joined United in August 2022, a record bettered only by Erling Haaland (18), Ollie Watkins (16) and Chris Wood (13).
Although Brentford was equal to the host in an entertaining first half it was United which doubled its lead on the cusp of the break.
Benjamin Sesko took a simple pass from Bruno Fernandes to finish off a swift counterattack and assure the talismanic midfielder of his 19th assist of the season, a league high, and only one away from equalling the Premier League record.
“Me and Bruno Fernandes work a lot on the training pitch and it is paying off,” Sesko said. “Knowing I have a teammate with this quality is a pleasure and I have to use it.”
Both sides had chances in a quieter second half but Brentford especially was profligate in front of goal.
Mathias Jensen’s long-range strike in the 87th minute gave it some hope but United held on to ensure another disappointing result for Keith Andrews’ men.
“Bitterly disappointed,” Andrews told the BBC. “Overall our performance was very good. As a collective we went toe to toe with a good side and controlled large parts of the game. They were more clinical than us.”
Brentford remained in ninth place, tied on points with Chelsea and Fulham, but it has not won in the league since February.
However, its hopes of clinching European football for the first time remain alive and Andrews was optimistic.
“There is absolute belief in everything we do,” Andrews said. “We are not playing safe, I don’t want us to be that team. We set up in a brave fashion against a top team tonight and unfortunately we couldn’t quite get there’”
Published on Apr 28, 2026
Third-placed Manchester United put some daylight between itself and chasing Liverpool and Aston Villa with…