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Man United 3-2 Win Locks Third, Carrick Gets New Deal

5/18/2026

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Carrick Secures CL

Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 on 17 May 2026, giving manager Michael Carrick his 11th win in 16 games and securing third place and a Champions League spot.
The board will give Carrick a two-year contract with a one-year extension option within days.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox attended to back Carrick.
Carrick is nominated for Premier League Manager of the Season before the home game.

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Carrick Revamps Staff

Steve Holland will remain as Carrick’s number-two, bringing over a decade of international experience.
Jonathan Woodgate, former Leeds United and Real Madrid defender, has joined to challenge and push the manager.
Craig Mawson is the sole staff member retained from Ruben Amorim’s regime, serving as senior goalkeeping coach.
Jonny Evans will oversee set-piece work while Travis Binnion, promoted from the under-21s, assists the first-team staff.

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Carrick Secures CL

Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 on 17 May 2026, giving manager Michael Carrick his 11th win in 16 games and securing third place and a Champions League spot.
The board will give Carrick a two-year contract with a one-year extension option within days.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox attended to back Carrick.
Carrick is nominated for Premier League Manager of the Season before the home game.

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