Manchester United's English head coach Michael Carrick during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester United at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on May 24, 2026. Picture: Glyn KIRK / AFP
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said his side's third-place finish in the Premier League was "something to build on" after they ended the season with a 3-0 win away to Brighton on Sunday.
The former United midfielder was confirmed as the English giants' new permanent head coach on a two-year contract on Friday after overseeing a dramatic improvement in form at Old Trafford since taking over following Ruben Amorim's acrimonious exit in January.
Carrick secured Champions League football with three matches to spare and United wrapped up third spot with last Sunday's 3-2 Premier League victory against Nottingham Forest.
United made it 12 wins in 17 games under Carrick at Brighton, Patrick Dorgu opening the scoring in the 33rd minute before Bryan Mbeumo and captain Bruno Fernandes extended the lead either side of half-time.
