What next for Manchester United with Champions League return almost sealed?
Manchester United are on the verge of securing a return to the UEFA Champions League after a two-year absence, following a 2-1 win over Brentford. Interim manager Michael Carrick emphasized the need to continue striving for a high Premier League finish despite the progress. Midfielder Casemiro, who scored in the win, will leave the club at the end of the season, while Carrick's own future remains uncertain.
- ▪Manchester United need just two points from their final four games to secure Champions League qualification.
- ▪Casemiro scored his ninth goal of the season and will leave the club at the end of the campaign as his contract will not be renewed.
- ▪Bruno Fernandes recorded his 19th assist of the season, putting him one shy of the Premier League single-season record.
- ▪Interim manager Michael Carrick took charge in January after Ruben Amorim was dismissed and has led the team to two consecutive wins.
- ▪United are in third place in the Premier League with 61 points, 11 ahead of sixth-placed Brighton & Hove Albion.
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News|FootballWhat next for Manchester United with Champions League return almost sealed?Man Utd’s return to UEFA Champions League is all but confirmed after two-year absence, but what next for fallen giants?ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoManchester United manager Michael Carrick celebrates after the Brentford match [Phil Noble/Reuters]By Kevin HandPublished On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Brentford put them on the brink of Champions League qualification, but interim manager Michael Carrick said they must keep pushing to finish as high up the Premier League table as possible.United now need just two points from their last four games to seal their…
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