Man Utd edge Brentford as Casemiro shines and Carrick tweaks shape
Man Utd v Nott'm Forest set for Sun 17 May 12:30 BST on Sky Sports, but could move to Fri 15 May 20:00 if Forest reach the Europa League final.
Kobbie Mainoo has agreed terms on a new deal to 2031 after starring under Michael Carrick alongside Casemiro. United eye a midfield rebuild, with Champions League qualification close after a 2-1 win at Brentford.
Brentford’s Keith Andrews hails their ‘personality’ despite a 2-1 defeat at Man United. Casemiro and Sesko scored for United, Jensen replied late. Andrews rues missed chances and calls for ruthlessness.
Carrick urges United not to ‘over-celebrate’ after beating Brentford 2-1. Casemiro and Sesko scored, Jensen replied. United switched at half-time to a back three, moving within two points of sealing CL.
Casemiro’s early header and a Sesko counter put Man United 2-0 up before Jensen’s 87th-minute strike. The 2-1 win moves United three points clear in third, with Bruno Fernandes on his 19th assist.
Ex-United interim Ralf Rangnick says he rejected Chelsea in 2021 over a short-term offer, before later taking the United interim role. Chelsea instead hired Thomas Tuchel, who won the Champions League.
Maguire praises Casemiro’s ‘clinical’ impact and credits Carrick’s halftime shape change in the 2-1 win over Brentford. He says the formation has helped United become stronger in both boxes.
Casemiro scores again and racks up 25 defensive contributions as United beat Brentford 2-1. Bruno creates five chances, Sesko nets, and Carrick shifts to wing-backs at half-time to control the game.
United plan strict price ceilings and to avoid protracted talks after costly Rashford, Casemiro and Onana deals. Midfield is priority with Casemiro to leave, as United seek a long-term partner for Kobbie Mainoo.
Benjamin Sesko calls Casemiro a ‘working machine’ and says his exit will be a big loss. The midfielder impressed in the 2-1 win at Brentford as United close on Champions League qualification. Sesko backs Carrick.
United chiefs Berrada and Wilcox lead the managerial search, with Carrick still a contender after meeting Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Jesse Lingard backs Carrick, citing United’s upturn and likely CL return.
