Manchester United confirmed Michael Carrick as permanent manager after an interim spell that delivered a third-place finish and Champions League qualification. On the final Premier League day, United aim to secure victory with pride as their season ends, while potentially impacting Brighton’s European hopes. Brighton can qualify for the Champions League if they win and Bournemouth fail to win, but sixth place depends on Liverpool overtaking Aston Villa into fourth. Other results also matter, including matches at Anfield and the Stadium of Light, where failure to win could drop Brighton out of the top eight. Brighton have been inconsistent recently but have beaten major teams at home, and their coach expects a difficult challenge against United.
"United made it official this week that Carrick will remain in post after an excellent interim spell in charge that has seen him guide the Red Devils to a third-place finish, securing Champions League football next season."
"Brighton could qualify for the Champions League if they prevail and Bournemouth fail to win at Nottingham Forest, though a sixth-place finish being good enough for the Champions League is dependent on Liverpool leapfrogging Aston Villa into fourth place."
"However, depending on results at Anfield, where Brentford are the visitors, and at the Stadium of Light between Sunderland and Chelsea, failure to win could see Brighton drop out of the top eight and miss out on Europe altogether."
""We can achieve it if we stick to our approach through the whole season, stick to our principles, stick to good preparation, stick to a good togetherness," Hurzeler told his pre-match press conference. Then we definitely can beat every team at home. But we know it will be a big challenge against Manchester United."
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