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United Players Urge Carrick Stay After 2-1 Brentford Win

4/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Former defender Phil Jones and squad members including Benjamin Sesko urged Manchester United to make interim coach Michael Carrick permanent.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are reviewing Carrick’s appointment while he stays on a six-month interim contract.
Manchester United beat Brentford 2-1 at Old Trafford, moving to third place and keeping Champions League qualification within reach.

History

Historical Context

After David Moyes was sacked in April 2014, Ryan Giggs took charge for the final four games, guiding United to a seventh-place finish – their lowest since the Premier League began. That internal stop-gap set a precedent as current squad members Phil Jones, Benjamin Šeško and Jason Wilcox now push interim coach Michael Carrick for a permanent role.

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Story summary

Former defender Phil Jones and squad members including Benjamin Sesko urged Manchester United to make interim coach Michael Carrick permanent.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are reviewing Carrick’s appointment while he stays on a six-month interim contract.
Manchester United beat Brentford 2-1 at Old Trafford, moving to third place and keeping Champions League qualification within reach.

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