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United Beat Brentford, Rise to Third, Carrick Praised

4/28/2026

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Manchester United beat Brentford 2-1 on April 27, moving to third with 61 points.
Defender Harry Maguire praised interim manager Michael Carrick for restoring confidence after the January dismissal of Ruben Amorim.
Carrick warned the squad not to over-celebrate a Champions League spot and urged a push for a higher finish.
United have won nine of 13 games under Carrick, improving defensively and preparing to face Liverpool on Sunday.

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Manchester United beat Brentford 2-1 on April 27, moving to third with 61 points.
Defender Harry Maguire praised interim manager Michael Carrick for restoring confidence after the January dismissal of Ruben Amorim.
Carrick warned the squad not to over-celebrate a Champions League spot and urged a push for a higher finish.
United have won nine of 13 games under Carrick, improving defensively and preparing to face Liverpool on Sunday.