Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFernandes claimed his 21st assist of the Premier League season before scoring to cap a 3-0 win (Getty Images)Manchester United defeated Brighton 3-0 in Michael Carrick's first match as permanent manager, securing their place in the Champions League next season.Bruno Fernandes set a new Premier League assist record with his 21st of the season, providing the pass for Patrick Dorgu's opening goal.Fernandes further contributed by scoring Manchester United's third goal early in the second half, following Bryan Mbeumo's goal which doubled their lead before half-time.Brighton, who began the final day in contention for a Europa League spot, were ultimately forced to settle for a place in the Conference League after slipping to eighth position.Despite the deflating loss, Brighton's players and fans celebrated securing European football for only the second time in the club's history.In fullBruno Fernandes breaks record as Man United drop Brighton into Conference LeagueThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in